BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools school district, located in EAGAN, MN with about 135 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL (BAHS), located in Eagan, Minnesota, is a specialized learning environment within the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District (ISD 191). The school is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational setting, offering a flexible, personalized approach to learning that helps students overcome barriers to academic success. By providing a smaller, more intimate campus, the school fosters a supportive community where students can recover credits, accelerate their progress, and ultimately earn their high school diploma in a way that better suits their individual needs and schedules.

The curriculum at BAHS focuses on student-centered instruction, emphasizing social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic standards. Through the Burnsville Alternative Learning Center (BALC), the school provides a variety of pathways for students, including credit recovery programs, vocational support, and individualized graduation plans. By prioritizing strong relationships between students and staff, the school creates an inclusive environment that empowers learners to regain their confidence and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in college, the workforce, or specialized training programs.

For more information, contact BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL at (952) 707-4020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.