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Burnsville High School

Summary:

Burnsville High School is a public high school serving 2,119 students in grades 9-12 in Burnsville, Minnesota. The school is part of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burnsville High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 33.36% White, 26% African American, 25.63% Hispanic, and 8.4% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is below the state and district averages. For example, only 17.22% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 84.7% is also lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been increasing, reaching 5.5% in 2021-2022. Additionally, Burnsville High School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.34%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Burnsville Alternative High School and Burnsville Area Learning Center, Burnsville High School's academic performance and graduation rates are generally lower. However, its racial diversity is higher than these nearby schools. The school's performance has also been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 302 out of 428 Minnesota high schools in 2020-2021 to 346 out of 480 in 2023-2024, while maintaining a consistent 1-star rating. The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District does offer virtual school options, such as ONE91 Virtual Academy Secondary, which have higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates compared to Burnsville High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 E Hwy 13
       Burnsville, MN  55337-2995

(952) 707-2100

District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
346th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,436 Help


Feeder schools for Burnsville High School:

Elementary:    Edward Neill Elementary
    Gideon Pond Elementary
    Harriet Bishop Elementary
    Hidden Valley Elementary
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Middle:    Eagle Ridge Middle School
    Joseph Nicollet Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  2,119

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.4%
African American:
26.0%
Hispanic:
25.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Compare Details Burnsville High School ranks worse than 72.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burnsville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Burnsville High School has the largest high school student body size in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools District. Student population at Burnsville High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.4%), African American (26%), Hispanic (25.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burnsville High School is 19. 2 high schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burnsville High School is $13,436. 2 high schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burnsville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burnsville High School 346th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Burnsville High School in the ranking list.)

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Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools 335th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burnsville High School

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Rank History for all students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.56 152nd 433 64.9%
2005 71.68 156th 452 65.5%
2006 78.27 89th 450 80.2%
2007 84.46 67th 463 85.5%
2008 83.74 67th 460 85.4%
2009 77.35 51st 234 78.2%
2010 74.13 119th 540 78.0%
2011 72.74 133rd 545 75.6%
2012 67.57 201st 539 62.7%
2013 62.42 228th 534 57.3%
2014 64.61 188th 483 61.1%
2015 59.32 238th 504 52.8%
2016 69.96 145th 489 70.3%
2017 50.54 289th 489 40.9%
2018 53.36 275th 494 44.3%
2019 50.21 289th 492 41.3%
2021 37.89 302nd 428 29.4%
2022 36.67 332nd 472 29.7%
2023 28.01 372nd 476 21.8%
2024 32.05 346th 480 27.9%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.29 44th 59 25.4%
2019 24.31 51st 66 22.7%
2021 46.88 29th 51 43.1%
2022 27.10 57th 74 23.0%
2023 40.81 38th 64 40.6%
2024 20.14 62nd 72 13.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 31st 78 60.3%
2019 48.28 32nd 85 62.4%
2021 42.41 21st 47 55.3%
2022 29.13 71st 87 18.4%
2023 30.85 73rd 90 18.9%
2024 31.84 75th 102 26.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.34 62nd 195 68.2%
2019 62.12 65th 220 70.5%
2021 9.70 168th 173 2.9%
2022 9.58 204th 214 4.7%
2023 14.05 202nd 216 6.5%
2024 18.39 189th 221 14.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.64 265th 374 29.1%
2019 32.55 262nd 370 29.2%
2021 32.19 205th 270 24.1%
2022 24.72 250th 312 19.9%
2023 17.77 347th 393 11.7%
2024 24.28 321st 389 17.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.36 12th 12 0.0%
2024 24.53 8th 9 11.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.35 272nd 395 31.1%
2019 37.17 286th 401 28.7%
2021 29.61 271st 339 20.1%
2022 26.97 311th 388 19.8%
2023 20.26 337th 396 14.9%
2024 18.65 340th 403 15.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.58 239th 398 39.9%
2019 47.04 245th 411 40.4%
2021 35.42 257th 351 26.8%
2022 33.45 301st 403 25.3%
2023 26.72 317th 398 20.4%
2024 34.61 281st 405 30.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 55th 76 27.6%
2019 42.64 49th 78 37.2%
2021 26.44 35th 49 28.6%
2022 44.11 35th 68 48.5%
2023 34.08 46th 71 35.2%
2024 36.94 42nd 78 46.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.71 41st 106 61.3%
2019 48.23 52nd 103 49.5%
2021 26.42 54th 68 20.6%
2022 35.05 61st 102 40.2%
2023 20.73 83rd 98 15.3%
2024 31.97 74th 109 32.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.30 102nd 129 20.9%
2019 33.51 93rd 132 29.5%
2021 22.76 90th 101 10.9%
2022 24.76 111th 135 17.8%
2023 23.63 110th 136 19.1%
2024 33.99 96th 145 33.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Burnsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.88 150th 414 63.8%
2019 63.76 154th 412 62.6%
2021 55.57 172nd 364 52.7%
2022 49.54 229th 401 42.9%
2023 46.68 231st 398 42.0%
2024 57.60 170th 402 57.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burnsville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2105 23 61 10 4 n/a n/a 0 2203
1989 1894 42 81 9 8 n/a n/a 0 2034
1990 1800 43 108 18 8 n/a n/a 0 1977
1991 1733 45 147 16 9 n/a n/a 0 1950
1992 1768 65 154 16 10 n/a n/a 0 2013
1993 1709 68 161 23 6 n/a n/a 0 1967
1994 1760 67 131 31 5 n/a n/a 0 1994
1995 1830 75 144 31 7 n/a n/a 0 2087
1996 1830 75 144 31 7 n/a n/a 0 2087
1997 1870 82 143 42 5 n/a n/a 0 2142
1998 1927 111 171 43 5 n/a n/a 0 2257
1999 1963 121 180 41 11 n/a n/a 0 2316
2000 1954 159 177 43 11 n/a n/a 0 2344
2001 1982 161 170 52 11 n/a n/a 0 2376
2002 2007 254 168 66 10 n/a n/a 0 2505
2003 2007 254 168 66 10 n/a n/a 0 2505
2004 1921 249 175 59 8 n/a n/a 0 2412
2005 1882 273 176 74 12 n/a n/a 0 2417
2006 1861 282 180 98 8 n/a n/a 0 2429
2007 1833 312 163 112 10 n/a n/a 0 2430
2008 1786 306 169 103 11 n/a n/a 0 2375
2009 1652 295 188 119 13 n/a n/a 0 2267
2010 1653 319 199 171 13 n/a n/a 0 2355
2011 1527 272 211 182 3 1 22 0 2218
2012 1444 266 188 188 7 2 22 0 2117
2013 1290 300 186 169 9 0 33 0 1987
2014 1219 314 181 206 10 0 51 0 1981
2015 1132 320 169 238 11 1 46 0 1917
2016 1074 314 176 260 13 2 49 0 1888
2017 1400 475 236 401 15 5 79 0 2611
2018 1260 505 231 412 12 6 108 0 2534
2019 1165 534 238 418 13 7 128 0 2503
2020 1005 562 243 472 10 12 153 0 2457
2021 889 557 221 481 12 5 140 0 2305
2022 796 541 186 468 8 4 123 0 2126
2023 707 551 178 543 15 3 122 0 2119

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burnsville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2203 109.5 20.1 3.1
1989 2034 111.6 18.2 2.1
1990 1977 105.7 18.7 2.8
1991 1950 105.9 18.4 6.3
1992 2013 105.4 19.0 6.5
1993 1967 102.5 19.2 4.8
1994 1994 109.4 18.2 5.6
1995 2087 111.3 18.8 7.5
1996 2087 111.3 18.8 7.5
1997 2142 108.3 19.8 5.7
1998 2257 n/a 0.0 5.2
1999 2316 134.9 17.2 6.2
2000 2344 117.3 20.0 10
2001 2376 118.7 20.0 9.7
2002 2505 124.8 20.1 12.5
2003 2505 124.8 20.1 12.5
2004 2412 136.0 17.7 12
2005 2417 114.1 21.2 15.7
2006 2429 114.2 21.3 16.3
2007 2430 116.1 20.9 17.2
2008 2375 108.3 21.9 18.5
2009 2267 111.8 20.3 19.9
2010 2355 114.8 20.5 25.3
2011 2218 122.7 18.0 26.5
2012 2117 105.9 19.9 28.9
2013 1987 97.9 20.2 31.9
2014 1981 99.6 19.8 33.5
2015 1917 100.0 19.1 35.2
2016 1888 100.0 18.8 35
2017 2611 133.7 19.5 40.3
2018 2534 135.4 18.7 41
2019 2503 128.1 19.5 42.4
2020 2457 90.4 27.1 45.6
2021 2305 115.5 19.9 36.3
2022 2126 110.0 19.3 39.8
2023 2119 111.4 19.0 57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burnsville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2203 109.5 20.1 3.1
1989 2034 111.6 18.2 2.1
1990 1977 105.7 18.7 2.8
1991 1950 105.9 18.4 6.3
1992 2013 105.4 19.0 6.5
1993 1967 102.5 19.2 4.8
1994 1994 109.4 18.2 5.6
1995 2087 111.3 18.8 7.5
1996 2087 111.3 18.8 7.5
1997 2142 108.3 19.8 5.7
1998 2257 n/a 0.0 5.2
1999 2316 134.9 17.2 6.2
2000 2344 117.3 20.0 10
2001 2376 118.7 20.0 9.7
2002 2505 124.8 20.1 12.5
2003 2505 124.8 20.1 12.5
2004 2412 136.0 17.7 12
2005 2417 114.1 21.2 15.7
2006 2429 114.2 21.3 16.3
2007 2430 116.1 20.9 17.2
2008 2375 108.3 21.9 18.5
2009 2267 111.8 20.3 19.9
2010 2355 114.8 20.5 25.3
2011 2218 122.7 18.0 26.5
2012 2117 105.9 19.9 28.9
2013 1987 97.9 20.2 31.9
2014 1981 99.6 19.8 33.5
2015 1917 100.0 19.1 35.2
2016 1888 100.0 18.8 35
2017 2611 133.7 19.5 40.3
2018 2534 135.4 18.7 41
2019 2503 128.1 19.5 42.4
2020 2457 90.4 27.1 45.6
2021 2305 115.5 19.9 36.3
2022 2126 110.0 19.3 39.8
2023 2119 111.4 19.0 57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burnsville High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,436

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burnsville High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 289th of 492 High schoolsRanks 372nd of 476 High schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Burnsville High School)54.238.3
 15.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)53.438.1
 15.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Burnsville High School)40.519
 21.5%
   11th Grade Math (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)37.516.4
 21.1%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Burnsville High School)4020.6
 19.4%
   End of Course Science (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools)39.520.4
 19.1%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students25032119
 15.3%
African American534551
 3.2%
American Indian1315
 15.4%
Asian238178
 25.2%
Hispanic418543
 29.9%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White1165707
 39.3%
Two or More Races128122
 4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%57.3%
 14.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Burnsville High School

Students at Burnsville High School are 33% White, 26% African American, 26% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Burnsville High School ranks 346th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Burnsville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edward Neill Elementary
Elementary : Gideon Pond Elementary
Elementary : Harriet Bishop Elementary
Elementary : Hidden Valley Elementary
Elementary : Rahn Elementary
Elementary : Sky Oaks Elementary
Elementary : Vista View Elementary
Elementary : William Byrne Elementary
Middle : Eagle Ridge Middle School
Middle : Joseph Nicollet Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,119 students attended Burnsville High School.


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