Burnsville Area Learning Center serves 1,350 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,350 students
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burnsville Area Learning Center's student population of 1,350 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,350 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burnsville Area Learning Center is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
74%
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
28%
60%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Burnsville Area Learning Center?
1,350 students attend Burnsville Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Burnsville Area Learning Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Burnsville Area Learning Center offer ?
Burnsville Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burnsville Area Learning Center part of?
Burnsville Area Learning Center is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools.
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