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#805 of 1,226 schools in OR
Burns High School
High School · Harney County Sd 3 · Burns, OR
A Harney County Sd 3 high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Oregon Ave, Burns, OR 97720
- Math 6% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burns High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 28 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burns 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,778
Median home value
$170,600
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 16 | 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.
Harney County Sd 3
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burns High School is listed in Harney County SD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burns High School
Burns High School is a public high school in Burns, OR, part of Harney County Sd 3, serving approximately 230 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burns High School
What grades does Burns High School serve?
Burns High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burns High School?
Burns High School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burns High School rank in OR?
Burns High School ranks #805 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Burns High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burns High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Burns High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burns High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burns High School a charter school?
No, Burns High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burns High School a Title I school?
No, Burns High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burns High School?
33.0% of students at Burns 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
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Harney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (541) 573-2044
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 97720)
- 4,456
- Area average commute
- 15.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97720; 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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