Enrollment
198
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270729000481
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burnsville Alternative High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burnsville Alternative High School
Burnsville Alternative High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Eagan, Minnesota, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.2% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 198 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools also operates Burnsville High School (2,029 students) and Burnsville Area Learning Center (1,350 students) alongside Burnsville Alternative High School.
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 Burnsville Alternative High School compares
Burnsville Alternative High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,149
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, which includes Burnsville Alternative High School.
$17,149
Per student
+12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.8%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Burnsville Alternative High School a good school?
Burnsville Alternative High School earns 37/100 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. 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 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.
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