Below Average
#2245 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Burlington County Alternative High School
High School · Burlington County Special Services School District · Westampton, NJ
A Burlington County Special Services School District high school where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton, NJ 08060
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 15% proficient (2019)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Burlington County Alternative High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 5-year record (2015–2019) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2019) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2015-2019)
Based on 9 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burlington County Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,165
Median home value
$292,000
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08060; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorestown Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Moorestown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,262 | Compare → |
| Montessori Seeds of EducationPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–9 | 2.6 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Willingboro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 845 | 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 County Special Services School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $121,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Burlington County Alternative High School is listed in Burlington County Special Services School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burlington County Alternative High School
Burlington County Alternative High School is a public high school in Westampton, NJ, part of Burlington County Special Services School District, serving approximately 56 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,245 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burlington County Alternative High School
What grades does Burlington County Alternative High School serve?
Burlington County Alternative High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Burlington County Alternative High School?
Burlington County Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
How does Burlington County Alternative High School rank in NJ?
Burlington County Alternative High School ranks #2,245 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Burlington County Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burlington County Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Burlington County Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington County Alternative High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019).
Is Burlington County Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Burlington County Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burlington County Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Burlington County Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington County Alternative High School?
26.8% of students at Burlington County Alternative 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Phone
- (609) 261-5600
- Area population (ZIP 08060)
- 25,647
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 08060; 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, 2015-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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