Excellent
#2 of 301 schools in WY
Top 1% in state
Burlington High School
High School · Big Horn County School District #1 · Burlington, WY
A Big Horn County School District #1 high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 9, Burlington, WY 82411
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burlington High School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
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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Where Burlington 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,089
Median home value
$172,500
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Big Horn County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 404 | 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.
Big Horn County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burlington High School is listed in Big Horn County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burlington High School
Burlington High School is a public high school in Burlington, WY, part of Big Horn County School District #1, serving approximately 72 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burlington High School
What grades does Burlington High School serve?
Burlington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington High School is 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 High School rank in WY?
Burlington High School ranks #2 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Burlington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burlington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Burlington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Burlington High School a charter school?
No, Burlington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burlington High School a Title I school?
No, Burlington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington High School?
44.4% of students at Burlington 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
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Big Horn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (307) 762-3334
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 82411)
- 507
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 82411; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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