Beacon Alp serves 110 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math 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%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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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
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
60%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions 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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