For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,063 students in Burlington, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Burlington, WA are Burlington-edison Alternative School and Burlington Edison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Burlington, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington Edison High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burlington, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Burlington Edison High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E. College Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burlington, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Burlington, WA include Burlington-edison Alternative School and Burlington Edison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burlington?
3 public high schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burlington include: Burlington-edison Alternative School vs. Burlington Edison High School
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