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#1253 of 1,793 schools in MA
Burke High School
High School · Boston · Dorchester, MA
A Boston high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
60 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burke High School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,565
Median home value
$548,100
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,693 | Compare → |
| Greater Egleston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Community Academy of Science and HealthEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #76 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burke High School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burke High School
Burke High School is a public high school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 395 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burke High School
What grades does Burke High School serve?
Burke High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Burke High School?
Burke High School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burke High School rank in MA?
Burke High School ranks #1,253 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Burke High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burke High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Burke High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burke High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burke High School a charter school?
No, Burke High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burke High School a Title I school?
No, Burke High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.7%
- Phone
- (617) 635-9837
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02121)
- 28,298
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 02121; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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