How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Beacon ALP | JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BLOOMINGTON, MN | BLOOMINGTON, MN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 183 | 1,684 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 66:1 | 34.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.6% | 23.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Beacon ALP | JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,875 | $19,875 |
| District | BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Beacon ALP | JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.9% | 58.7% |
| African American | 33.3% | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.4% | 11.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 8.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Beacon ALP | JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 23 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 300.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 99.5% | 35.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | — | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.