District 191 students earn nearly $1 million in college credits through CIS classes

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 students who participated in the College in the Schools (CIS) program could potentially save over $920,000 during the 2023-24 school year, according to school-specific reports recently released by the University of Minnesota.

A total of 210 students from Burnsville High School and Burnsville Alternative High School took 483 classes through College in the Schools and earned 1,573 credits. At a per-credit cost of $538.70, District 191 students earned college credits valued at $926,090.55.

Fourteen CIS classes are available at Burnsville High School in 2024-25: Intro to College Physics A and B, Public Speaking, Intro to Literature, AP American History A and B, American Government, Microeconomics, Sociology, Intro to African American Studies, AP Calculus A and B, and Spanish A and B. 

“Students have many opportunities at Burnsville High School to further develop and prepare themselves for their future,” Principal Jesús Sandoval said. “The College in the Schools partnership offers access to college-level rigor and helps lower the barrier of cost when it comes to earning a college degree.”   

Learn more about College in the Schools at ccaps.umn.edu/college-in-the-schools

Pathways in District 191

From preschool through graduation, District 191’s Pathways model provides all students with age-appropriate experiences through which they explore possibilities, develop the skills and attributes they’ll need to succeed, find their passions and prepare for their futures. 

Being a Pathways district means we:

• Remove barriers and ensure equitable access for all students,
• Center students as decision makers in their learning journeys,
• Promote a future-focused mindset, ensuring students have a plan for meeting their next challenge,
• Engage in partnerships to maximize resources and opportunities, and 
• Provide real-world benefits, including professional certifications and college credits by graduation

Learn more at pathways.isd191.org.