Burnsville High School vs. Apple Valley Senior High School
Should you attend Burnsville High School or Apple Valley Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burnsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Apple Valley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,029 students in grades 9-12, Burnsville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12, Apple Valley Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,029 students
1,999 students
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
117 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1095 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
488
520
Grade 10 Students
541
527
Grade 11 Students
473
496
Grade 12 Students
527
456
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
30%
23%
% Black
27%
26%
% White
30%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%