Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Burlington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Burlington High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Burlington, WY, covering approximately 451.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 39 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Burlington High School's student population of 69 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Burlington High School ranks within the top 5% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 303 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Grizzlies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington High School's ranking?
Burlington High School is ranked #14 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Burlington High School often compared to?
Burlington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast High School, Greybull High School, Lovell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington High School?
The graduation rate of Burlington High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Burlington High School?
69 students attend Burlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Burlington High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
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 Big Horn County School District #1.
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