- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eagan, MN
Burnsville Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Burnsville Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270729000481
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnsville Alternative High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Eagan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnsville Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnsville Alternative High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Eagan, MN.
School address
District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270729000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Burnsville Alternative High School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 270729000481 · Eagan, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 18:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnsville High School (2,029 students)
Burnsville Alternative High School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Burnsville Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burnsville Hig
Burnsville High School
2,029 students
- Burnsville Are
Burnsville Area Learning Center
1,350 students
- William Byrne 569
William Byrne Elementary
569 students
- Sky Oaks Eleme 524
Sky Oaks Elementary
524 students
- Harriet Bishop 511
Harriet Bishop Elementary
511 students
- This school 198
Burnsville Alternative High School
198 students
What this shows Burnsville Alternative High School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnsville Alternative High School compares
Burnsville Alternative High School 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,393
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
African American 28.3%
White 16.2%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Burnsville Alternative High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools reports $17,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burnsville Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Area Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| William Byrne Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sky Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harriet Bishop Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnsville Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnsville Alternative High School
How many students attend Burnsville Alternative High School?
Burnsville Alternative High School has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eagan, MN. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnsville Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnsville Alternative High School is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burnsville Alternative High School?
71.2% of students at Burnsville Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnsville Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Burnsville Alternative High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Eagan, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnsville Alternative High School?
Burnsville Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burnsville Alternative High School rank among high schools in Eagan?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnsville Alternative High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Eagan, 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 Eagan on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools?
Besides Burnsville Alternative High School, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools also operates Burnsville High School (2,029 students), Burnsville Area Learning Center (1,350 students), and William Byrne Elementary (569 students). See the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools district page for the complete list.