Burnsville High School is a four-year public high school in Burnsville, Minnesota, United States. Burnsville is a southern suburb about 15 miles south of Minneapolis.
Serving 2,100 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 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burnsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Burnsville High School's student population of 2,100 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Burnsville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burnsville High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1382 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
31%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sparky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burnsville High School's ranking?
Burnsville High School is ranked #1382 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Burnsville High School often compared to?
Burnsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apple Valley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burnsville High School?
The graduation rate of Burnsville High School is 85%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burnsville High School?
2,100 students attend Burnsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Burnsville High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnsville High School?
Burnsville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burnsville High School offer ?
Burnsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burnsville High School part of?
Burnsville High School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.
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