Serving 1,104 students in grades 9-12, Burlington Edison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burlington Edison High School's student population of 1,104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burlington Edison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington Edison High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1249 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
44%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)88%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington Edison High School's ranking?
Burlington Edison High School is ranked #1249 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Burlington Edison High School often compared to?
Burlington Edison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon High School, Anacortes High School, Sedro Woolley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington Edison High School?
The graduation rate of Burlington Edison High School is 88%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burlington Edison High School?
1,104 students attend Burlington Edison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Burlington Edison High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burlington Edison High School?
Burlington Edison High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Burlington Edison High School offer ?
Burlington Edison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burlington Edison High School part of?
Burlington Edison High School is part of Burlington-Edison School District.
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