Burlington High School

Burlington High School is a public high school in Burlington, WY, part of the Big Horn County School District #1. The school serves approximately 72 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 94.4th percentile among WY schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 76% proficiency in math and 93% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $100,089, where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 72 students, Burlington High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Burlington High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Burlington High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.