Burns Alternative School

Serving 5 students in grades 6-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Burns Alternative School's student population of 5 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Burns Alternative School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(14-15)
<50%
42%
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(14-15)
<50%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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American Indian
20%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
60%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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(19-20)
≥50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Burns Alternative School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burns Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Burns Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burns Alternative School?
5 students attend Burns Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Burns Alternative School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns Alternative School?
Burns Alternative School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burns Alternative School offer ?
Burns Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burns Alternative School part of?
Burns Alternative School is part of Harney County SD 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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