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Burlington Township High School

High School · Burlington Township School District · Burlington, NJ

A high school in Burlington, NJ where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

610 FOUNTAIN AVENUE, Burlington, NJ 08016

  • Math 27% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-15 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.2 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation14.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$24,442
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Burlington Township High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
59%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Burlington Township 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. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.6% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Burlington City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.77–121.0 mi805Compare →
Doane AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–122.0 mi239Compare →
Life Center AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–122.7 mi211Compare →
Florence Township Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–123.0 mi479Compare →

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 Township School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$24,442NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burlington Township High School is listed in Burlington Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burlington Township High School

Burlington Township High School is a public high school in Burlington, NJ, part of Burlington Township School District, serving approximately 1,176 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,680 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burlington Township High School

What grades does Burlington Township High School serve?

Burlington Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Burlington Township High School?

Burlington Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Township High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Township High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burlington Township High School rank in NJ?

Burlington Township High School ranks #1,680 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Burlington Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Burlington Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Township High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington Township High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Burlington Township High School a charter school?

No, Burlington Township High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burlington Township High School a Title I school?

No, Burlington Township High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington Township High School?

25.7% of students at Burlington Township 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,176
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 08016)
34,801
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
41.6
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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