Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Burley Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Burley Senior High School's student population of 1,017 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,017 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burley Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burley Senior High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
40%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
58%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burley Senior High School's ranking?
Burley Senior High School is ranked #617 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Burley Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Burley Senior High School?
1,017 students attend Burley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Burley Senior High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burley Senior High School?
Burley Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burley Senior High School offer ?
Burley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Burley Senior High School part of?
Burley Senior High School is part of Cassia County Joint School District.
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