Below Average
#2110 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Burlington City High School
High School · Burlington City Public School District · Burlington, NJ
A high school in Burlington, NJ where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Blue Devil Way, Burlington, NJ 08016
- Math 13% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burlington City High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burlington City High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,560
Median home value
$308,000
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Township High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,176 | Compare → |
| Doane AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Bristol HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Life Center AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 211 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burlington City Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burlington City High School is listed in Burlington City Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burlington City High School
Burlington City High School is a public high school in Burlington, NJ, part of Burlington City Public School District, serving approximately 805 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,110 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burlington City High School
What grades does Burlington City High School serve?
Burlington City High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Burlington City High School?
Burlington City High School has an enrollment of approximately 805 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington City High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burlington City High School rank in NJ?
Burlington City High School ranks #2,110 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Burlington City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burlington City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington City High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burlington City High School a charter school?
No, Burlington City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burlington City High School a Title I school?
No, Burlington City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington City High School?
59.8% of students at Burlington City 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
- 805
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (609) 387-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08016)
- 34,801
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 08016; 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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