Serving 216 students in grades 9-12, Burlington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burlington High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Burlington, CO school district, covering approximately 605.9 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 22.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burlington High School's student population of 216 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burlington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1359 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington High School's ranking?
Burlington High School is ranked #1359 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington High School?
The graduation rate of Burlington High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Burlington High School?
216 students attend Burlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Burlington High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burlington High School offer ?
Burlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burlington High School part of?
Burlington High School is part of Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j.
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