BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
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.
191
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White37
Hispanic76
Black46
Asian4
Two or More24
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    76 (39.8 %)
  • Black
    46 (24.1 %)
  • White
    37 (19.4 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (12.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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)707-4020
Website: http://www.isd191.org/balc
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 129
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 105
Grade 1145
Grade 12141
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8242.9%
Male10957.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)