Serving 1,016 students in grades 9-12, Burlington Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa 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 Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,016 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 65% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burlington Community High School's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 86.7 square miles in Burlington, IA. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burlington Community High School's student population of 1,016 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,016 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burlington Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington Community High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1133 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
65%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
65%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington Community High School's ranking?
Burlington Community High School is ranked #1133 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Burlington Community High School often compared to?
Burlington Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School, Mediapolis High School, Danville Junior-senior 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 68% IA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington Community High School?
The graduation rate of Burlington Community High School is 65%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Burlington Community High School?
1,016 students attend Burlington Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Burlington Community High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burlington Community High School?
Burlington Community High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burlington Community High School offer ?
Burlington Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Burlington Community High School part of?
Burlington Community High School is part of Burlington Comm School District.
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