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#2050 of 2,228 schools in WA
Burlington Edison High School
High School · Burlington-edison School District · Burlington, WA
A high school in Burlington, WA serving grades 9th – 12th.
301 N BURLINGTON BLVD, Burlington, WA 98233
- Math 27% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Burlington Edison High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burlington Edison 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,560
Median home value
$466,300
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-edison Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Skagit Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Mount Vernon Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 3.1 mi | 63 | 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.
Burlington-edison School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burlington Edison High School is listed in Burlington-Edison School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burlington Edison High School
Burlington Edison High School is a public high school in Burlington, WA, part of Burlington-edison School District, serving approximately 1,091 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,050 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burlington Edison High School
What grades does Burlington Edison High School serve?
Burlington Edison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burlington Edison High School?
Burlington Edison High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,091 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Edison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Edison High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burlington Edison High School rank in WA?
Burlington Edison High School ranks #2,050 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Burlington Edison High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burlington Edison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Edison High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington Edison High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burlington Edison High School a charter school?
No, Burlington Edison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burlington Edison High School a Title I school?
No, Burlington Edison High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington Edison High School?
55.7% of students at Burlington Edison 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
- 1,091
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Skagit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.4%
- Phone
- (360) 757-4074
- Area population (ZIP 98233)
- 17,703
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98233; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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