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#1184 of 1,815 schools in CO
Burlington High School
High School · Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j · Burlington, CO
A Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
380 MIKE LOUNGE DRIVE, Burlington, CO 80807
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burlington High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burlington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,833
Median home value
$226,300
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Bound Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burlington High School is listed in Burlington Public School District No. RE-6J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burlington High School
Burlington High School is a public high school in Burlington, CO, part of Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j, serving approximately 220 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,184 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burlington High School
What grades does Burlington High School serve?
Burlington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burlington High School rank in CO?
Burlington High School ranks #1,184 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Burlington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burlington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burlington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Burlington High School a charter school?
No, Burlington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burlington High School a Title I school?
No, Burlington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington High School?
68.6% of students at Burlington High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kit Carson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (719) 346-8455
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80807)
- 4,121
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80807; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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