Beacon Alp (2026 Ranking) - Minneapolis, MN

Beacon Alp serves 110 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%).

The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 110 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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Beacon Alp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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Beacon Alp's student population of 110 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Beacon Alp
10	2
11	35
12	73

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Total Students

110 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp
2023	198
2022	125
2021	122
2020	137
2019	137
2018	7
2017	7
2016	96
2015	88
2014	63
2013	48

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp
2023	3
2022	4
2021	4
2020	4
2019	4
2018	5
2017	5
2016	3
2015	5
2014	2
2013	1

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The of Beacon Alp is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MN)

≤10%

46%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	10%	46%	40%
2022	20%	45%	37%
2014	20%	61%	60%
2013	20%	61%	61%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

37:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2022	31:1	14:1	19:1
2021	31:1	14:1	20:1
2020	34:1	14:1	15:1
2019	34:1	14:1	15:1
2018	1:1	16:1	15:1
2017	1:1	14:1	15:1
2016	32:1	16:1	16:1
2015	18:1	16:1	16:1
2014	35:1	15:1	15:1
2013	34:1	15:1	16:1
2012	15:1	15:1	16:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	1%	2%	1%
2020	1%	2%	1%
2019	1%	2%	1%
2015	3%	2%
2014	5%	2%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	6%	7%	6%
2022	3%	7%	6%
2021	2%	7%	7%
2020	3%	7%	7%
2019	3%	7%	7%
2018	14%	7%	8%
2017	14%	7%	8%
2016	9%	7%	8%
2015	3%	6%	8%
2014	6%	6%	9%
2013	6%	6%	9%

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Hispanic

60%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	41%	11%	22%
2022	41%	10%	21%
2021	39%	10%	21%
2020	41%	9%	19%
2019	41%	9%	19%
2018	43%	9%	18%
2017	43%	9%	18%
2016	22%	9%	17%
2015	24%	9%	17%
2014	32%	8%	15%
2013	31%	8%	15%

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Black

19%

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	27%	12%	19%
2022	32%	12%	18%
2021	29%	11%	18%
2020	27%	11%	18%
2019	27%	11%	18%
2016	33%	10%	17%
2015	38%	10%	17%
2014	33%	10%	17%
2013	42%	9%	17%
2012	43%	9%	17%

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White

10%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	21%	62%	44%
2022	15%	63%	45%
2021	25%	64%	46%
2020	26%	66%	48%
2019	26%	66%	48%
2018	29%	67%	51%
2017	29%	67%	51%
2016	32%	68%	53%
2015	31%	69%	54%
2014	21%	71%	54%
2013	17%	72%	55%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	4%	6%	8%
2022	9%	6%	8%
2021	5%	6%	8%
2020	2%	5%	7%
2019	2%	5%	7%
2018	14%	4%	5%
2017	14%	4%	5%
2016	4%	4%	5%
2015	1%	4%	4%
2014	1%	3%	4%
2013	4%	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	0.72	0.59	0.72
2022	0.71	0.58	0.71
2021	0.71	0.57	0.71
2020	0.70	0.54	0.69
2019	0.70	0.54	0.69
2018	0.70	0.53	0.67
2017	0.70	0.53	0.67
2016	0.74	0.52	0.66
2015	0.71	0.51	0.65
2014	0.76	0.48	0.65
2013	0.70	0.47	0.64

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(18-19)

<50%

84%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2019)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2019	50%	84%	84%
2018	50%	83%	81%
2017	50%	83%	82%
2016	50%	82%	79%
2015	50%	82%	77%
2014	50%	82%	87%
2013	50%	81%	87%
2012	69%	80%	81%

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Eligible for

74%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	63%	35%	42%
2022	58%	26%	31%
2021	48%	26%	32%
2020	52%	28%	31%
2019	52%	28%	31%
2016	55%	31%	33%
2015	64%	31%	35%
2014	51%	31%	33%
2013	44%	31%	33%
2012	14%	30%	32%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Beacon Alp	Minnesota	Bloomington Public School District
2023	9%	8%	8%
2022	9%	6%	8%
2021	12%	6%	8%
2020	12%	8%	10%
2019	12%	8%	10%
2016	9%	7%	7%
2015	10%	7%	7%
2013	4%	7%	8%
2012	5%	7%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bloomington Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is the graduation rate of Beacon Alp?

The graduation rate of Beacon Alp is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.

How many students attend Beacon Alp?

110 students attend Beacon Alp.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Beacon Alp students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Beacon Alp?

Beacon Alp has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Beacon Alp offer ?

Beacon Alp offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Beacon Alp part of?

Beacon Alp is part of Bloomington Public School District.

In what neighborhood is Beacon Alp located?

Beacon Alp is located in the East Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in East Bloomington.

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