Burlington City High School is a six-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade in Burlington, in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the City of Burlington Public School District.
Serving 757 students in grades 7-12, Burlington City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bulington City High School's attendance zone covers the entire Burlington, NJ school district, encompassing approximately 2.8 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burlington City High School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burlington City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington City High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Blue Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington City High School's ranking?
Burlington City High School is ranked #1924 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Burlington City High School often compared to?
Burlington City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington City High School?
The graduation rate of Burlington City High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Burlington City High School?
757 students attend Burlington City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Burlington City High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burlington City High School?
Burlington City High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burlington City High School offer ?
Burlington City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burlington City High School part of?
Burlington City High School is part of Burlington City Public School District.
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