BURNSVILLE AREA LEARNING CENTER

200 WEST BURNSVILLE PKWY
BURNSVILLE, MN 55337

www.isd191.org/balc

1,390 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Burnsville Area Learning Center (BALC) is an alternative educational institution operating under the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District (ISD 191). Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting, the center offers flexible pathways for credit recovery, high school completion, and personalized academic support. By providing a smaller, more focused environment, the BALC helps students overcome barriers to graduation and prepare for life after high school, whether that involves pursuing post-secondary education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing small class sizes and individualized instruction to help learners earn their diplomas at their own pace. In addition to core academic programming, the BALC often incorporates resources that support social-emotional growth and career readiness. By offering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the center serves as a vital component of the district's commitment to ensuring that every student has the tools and opportunities necessary to achieve academic success and long-term stability.

1,390

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURNSVILLE AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	347
Black	394
Asian	101
Two or More	98
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	4

White
436 (31.4 %)
Black
394 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
347 (25.0 %)
Asian
101 (7.3 %)
Two or More
98 (7.1 %)
American Indian
10 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
Phone:	(952)707-4150
Website:	http://www.isd191.org/balc
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	656
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 6 410

Grade 7 471

Grade 8 509