- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bloomington, MN
Beacon Alp
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Alp, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270579003518
👥 S:T ratio 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Alp earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 61:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Alp has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Alp ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579003518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Beacon Alp shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-44.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 270579003518 · Bloomington, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 61:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Beacon Alp shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-44.4%). Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Beacon Alp in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- This school 183
Beacon Alp
183 students
What this shows Beacon Alp reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Alp compares
Beacon Alp is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 61:1 | ▲ 286% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 46% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
61:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
61:1
students per teacher
- 286% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
99.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
African American 33.3%
White 10.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Beacon Alp is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beacon Alp Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon Alp's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Alp
How many students attend Beacon Alp?
Beacon Alp has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Alp?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Alp is 61:1, which is 286% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 289% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon Alp?
62.6% of students at Beacon Alp are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Alp?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Alp is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Alp?
Beacon Alp has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Beacon Alp rank among high schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Alp ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Bloomington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Beacon Alp, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Olson Middle (762 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.