Company Overview
14th largest school district in the state. 9,897 students in K through 12. 10 elementary schools (grades K-6). 3 junior high schools (7-9). 1 high school (10-12) and 1 alternative program. 5 Magnet schools/programs - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at William Byrne Elementary and Metcalf Junior High, Gifted and Talented at Harriet Bishop Elementary and Envision Academy of the Arts, a performing arts school for grades 9-12 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. 1st in the state for participation in the College in the Schools program of the University of Minnesota. 15 rigorous Advanced Placement and College in the Schools classes offered at Burnsville High School. 57 languages spoken by students. 1st school district in Dakota County to implement a performance-based pay plan for teachers. 20th consecutive year that the district has been awarded for its financial reporting by the Association of School Business Officials International. 1,500 employees making the district the largest employer in Burnsville. 75% of our teachers have a Master's Degree or other advanced degree. Extensive Community Education program with 47,000 participants each year. 3rd ring suburb of Minneapolis that is located along the southern banks of the Minnesota River.
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