Burnsville High School

www.isd191.org/bhs

2,119 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burnsville High School, located in Burnsville, Minnesota, is the primary public high school serving the students of Independent School District 191. As a comprehensive secondary institution, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a broad spectrum of academic opportunities. The school offers a wide array of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, dual-enrollment options, and career-focused pathways, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Burnsville High School encourages students to engage in a robust extracurricular environment. The school features a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, which help foster a strong sense of school spirit and community. With a focus on inclusive excellence and student development, the school strives to create a supportive learning environment that caters to the individual interests and post-graduation goals of all its students.

2,119

Total Students

111.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burnsville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	707
Hispanic	543
Black	551
Asian	178
Two or More	122
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	3

White
707 (33.4 %)
Black
551 (26.0 %)
Hispanic
543 (25.6 %)
Asian
178 (8.4 %)
Two or More
122 (5.8 %)
American Indian
15 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
Phone:	(952)707-2100
Website:	http://www.isd191.org/bhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	879
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	128

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 493

Grade 10 560

Grade 11 524

Grade 12 542