Burns Jr & Sr High School

524 East 4th Street
Burns, WY 82053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades 7-12, Burns Jr & Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 80-89% (Top 30% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Burns Jr & Sr High School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Burns Jr & Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burns Jr & Sr High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
#243 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
49%
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45-49%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
3%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
83%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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80-89%
81%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burns Jr & Sr High School's ranking?
Burns Jr & Sr High School is ranked #243 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burns Jr & Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Burns Jr & Sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81%.
How many students attend Burns Jr & Sr High School?
314 students attend Burns Jr & Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Burns Jr & Sr High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns Jr & Sr High School?
Burns Jr & Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burns Jr & Sr High School offer ?
Burns Jr & Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Burns Jr & Sr High School part of?
Burns Jr & Sr High School is part of Laramie County School District #2.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 80-89% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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