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#1574 of 1,992 schools in MN
Burnsville High School
High School · Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools · Burnsville, MN
A Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
600 E HWY 13, Burnsville, MN 55337
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burnsville High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burnsville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burnsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,641
Median home value
$327,800
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burnsville High School is listed in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burnsville High School
Burnsville High School is a public high school in Burnsville, MN, part of Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools, serving approximately 2,100 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,574 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burnsville High School
What grades does Burnsville High School serve?
Burnsville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burnsville High School?
Burnsville High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnsville High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burnsville High School rank in MN?
Burnsville High School ranks #1,574 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Burnsville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burnsville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burnsville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burnsville High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burnsville High School a charter school?
No, Burnsville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burnsville High School a Title I school?
No, Burnsville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burnsville High School?
62.3% of students at Burnsville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.2%
- Phone
- (952) 707-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55337)
- 48,104
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55337; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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