Excellent
#329 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 18% in state
Burlington High
High School · Burlington · Burlington, MA
A high school in Burlington, MA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803
- Math 55% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burlington High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Burlington High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,888/100K
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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
$142,421
Median home value
$679,400
Median rent
$2,615/mo
College educated
58.2%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01803; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Academy BurlingtonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Woburn HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,228 | Compare → |
| Nashoba Learning GroupPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burlington
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burlington High is listed in Burlington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burlington High
Burlington High is a public high school in Burlington, MA, part of Burlington, serving approximately 1,005 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burlington High
What grades does Burlington High serve?
Burlington High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burlington High?
Burlington High has an enrollment of approximately 1,005 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington High is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burlington High rank in MA?
Burlington High ranks #329 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Burlington High's MySchoolScout rating?
Burlington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burlington High a charter school?
No, Burlington High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burlington High a Title I school?
No, Burlington High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (781) 270-1836
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 01803)
- 26,068
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01803; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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