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#83 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 5% in state

Burlington HS

High School · Burlington · Burlington, OK

A high school in Burlington, OK where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O Box 17, Burlington, OK 73722

  • Math 23% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
District spending per student$24,067
Chronic Absenteeism3%

Students at Burlington HS score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Burlington HS 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,000

Median home value

$168,800

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

47.6%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Burlington

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$24,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burlington HS is listed in BURLINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burlington HS

Burlington HS is a public high school in Burlington, OK, part of Burlington, serving approximately 33 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burlington HS

What grades does Burlington HS serve?

Burlington HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Burlington HS?

Burlington HS has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Burlington HS is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burlington HS rank in OK?

Burlington HS ranks #83 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Burlington HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Burlington HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington HS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Burlington HS a charter school?

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

Is Burlington HS a Title I school?

No, Burlington HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington HS?

45.5% of students at Burlington HS 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
33
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Alfalfa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.0%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 73722)
504
Area median age
32.3
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 73722; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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