Very Good
#119 of 451 schools in ND
Top 26% in state
Burke Central High School
High School · Burke Central 36 · Lignite, ND
A Burke Central 36 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 91, Lignite, ND 58752
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burke Central High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burke Central 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,344
Median home value
$123,200
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Burke Central 36
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burke Central High School is listed in BURKE CENTRAL 36; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burke Central High School
Burke Central High School is a public high school in Lignite, ND, part of Burke Central 36, serving approximately 37 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burke Central High School
What grades does Burke Central High School serve?
Burke Central High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Burke Central High School?
Burke Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke Central High School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burke Central High School rank in ND?
Burke Central High School ranks #119 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Burke Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burke Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burke Central High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burke Central High School a charter school?
No, Burke Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burke Central High School a Title I school?
No, Burke Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burke Central High School?
32.4% of students at Burke Central 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Burke County
- Phone
- (701) 933-2821
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 58752)
- 347
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 58752; 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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