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Burnsville Public School District

Burnsville High School

#85 in Best Public High Schools in Minnesota
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Burnsville, MN
  • 497 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      C
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Burnsville High School is an above average, public school located in Burnsville, MN. It has 2,611 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 56% in reading.
    Address
    600 E Hwy 13
    Burnsville, MN 55337
    Telephone
    (952) 707-2100
    Website
    isd191.org/schools/burnsville-high-school-0

    Burnsville High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    56%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    37%
    Average Graduation Rate
    86%
    Average SAT
    1260
    38 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    354 responses
    AP Enrollment
    26%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Median Household Income
    $67,397
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,111
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $224,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    60%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.43 responses
    Poll
    53%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.43 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 167 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming Week
      20%
    • Prom
      16%
    • Snow Week
      13%
    • Weekends
      13%
    • Sports
      9%
    • Dress Up days
      8%
    • BurnsvilleStrong
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,611
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    40%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.50 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.50 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.50 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    20:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $57,610
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.2%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.69 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.69 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.69 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,981/ year
    National
    $12,239
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.79 responses
    44%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.79 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.79 responses
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    Burnsville High School Reviews

    497 reviews
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    Overall, great expirience! Diverse school, the kids come together when the school needs it, student always work hard to get the stuff done. Teacher are amazing, sweet, kind and caring.
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    Although there were many awesome opportunities available at BHS, the budget cuts often made things far less affordable to students. The teachers were either really amazing or really awful, the administration did not care about students at all--just publicity and money, and serious safety threats to the school were never handled properly. The district cut funding to the music department, Youth In Government, and several other non athletic activities. One of the female guidance counselors was horrible and neglected the wellness of several students in my year alone. The way the school administration handled bullying, threats, crime, etc. was honestly horrifying. I will never send my children there and I advise no one else to until they clean up their safety protocol, start treating their staff and students like humans and not dollar signs, and handle the safety more seriously.
    I loved going to Burnsville! The school has amazing diversity and fun school spirit. I participated in two sports for the high school and everyone was very supportive and the coach staff was great! The athletic director is the best person you will ever meet. Burnsville has dedicated teacher who all really care about there students but the administrators really get in their way. I think they need to change, if ten year teachers are leaving because of administration then you know they have a problem. Over all I loved my time a Burnsville and I will forever be proud to the blaze.