Burlington Community High School

421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,078 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 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burlington Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Burlington Community High School's student population of 1,078 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,078 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

Burlington Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington Community High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#965 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
68%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
15%
7%
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White
67%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Burlington Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Burlington Community High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #965 out of 1,221 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington Community High School?
The graduation rate of Burlington Community High School is 75%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burlington Community High School?
1,078 students attend Burlington Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Burlington Community High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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