Burnsville High School

bhs.isd191.org/

2,029 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burnsville High School, located in Burnsville, Minnesota, is the primary public high school serving the students of Independent School District 191. As a comprehensive secondary institution, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a broad spectrum of academic opportunities. The school offers a wide array of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, dual-enrollment options, and career-focused pathways, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Burnsville High School encourages students to engage in a robust extracurricular environment. The school features a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, which help foster a strong sense of school spirit and community. With a focus on inclusive excellence and student development, the school strives to create a supportive learning environment that caters to the individual interests and post-graduation goals of all its students.

2,029

Total Students

115.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burnsville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	615
Black	543
Asian	143
Two or More	118
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
615 (30.3%)
White
598 (29.5%)
Black
543 (26.8%)
Asian
143 (7.0%)
Two or More
118 (5.8%)
American Indian
9 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
Phone:	(952)707-2100
Website:	http://bhs.isd191.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,029
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	879
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	128

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 488

Grade 10 541

Grade 11 473

Grade 12 527