Burges High School in El Paso, Texas, United States, is a comprehensive high school in the El Paso Independent School District.
Serving 1,394 students in grades 9-12, Burges High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burges High School serves the southern part of its district in El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burges High School's student population of 1,394 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Burges High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burges High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5798 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burges High School's ranking?
Burges High School is ranked #5798 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Burges High School often compared to?
Burges High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burges High School?
The graduation rate of Burges High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Burges High School?
1,394 students attend Burges High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Burges High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burges High School?
Burges High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burges High School offer ?
Burges High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Burges High School part of?
Burges High School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Burges High School located?
Burges High School is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.
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