Enrollment
183
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270579003518
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Alp earns 10/100 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
- 10
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
61:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+286% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beacon Alp compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beacon Alp
Beacon Alp is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Bloomington, Minnesota, enrolling 183 students.
Class loads run heavy: 61:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 286% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 183 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #114, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 99.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students) and Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students) alongside Beacon Alp.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beacon Alp compares
Beacon Alp on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Public School District, which includes Beacon Alp.
$16,325
Per student
+7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 56.9%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~61:1)
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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.
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 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Beacon Alp a good school?
Beacon Alp earns 10/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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