BURNSVILLE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
191 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic | 76 |
| Black | 46 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic76 (39.8 %)
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Black46 (24.1 %)
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White37 (19.4 %)
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Two or More24 (12.6 %)
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Asian4 (2.1 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (1.6 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 5 |
| Grade 11 | 45 |
| Grade 12 | 141 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 82 | 42.9% |
| Male | 109 | 57.1% |
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