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Burnsville High School

Grades 09–12 · BURNSVILLE, MN · NCES 270729000292

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600 HIGHWAY 13 E · BURNSVILLE, MN 55337

At a glance

Reported students

2,029

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

115.41

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Minnesota high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

257

Burnsville High School: 2,029 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

17.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,132
Teachers (FTE)
125
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1

What the reported data says about Burnsville High School

Burnsville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in BURNSVILLE. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools. NCES reports 2,029 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (30.3%) and White (29.5%). English learners represent 15.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Burnsville High School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 115.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
15.5%
Students with disabilities
14.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
49.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
2
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White29.5%
  • Hispanic30.3%
  • Black26.8%
  • Asian7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial5.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Burnsville Area Learning Center

High · Grades 06–12

1,350 reported students

Burnsville Alternative High School

High · Grades 09–12

198 reported students

ONE91 Virtual Academy Secondary

High · Grades 06–12

151 reported students

BES Transition Program

High · Grades 12–12

42 reported students

Burnsville Sr High Extended Day Pro

High · Grades 09–12

2 reported students

William Byrne Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

569 reported students

View all 20 district schools →