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#193 of 301 schools in WY
Burns JR & SR High School
High School · Laramie County School District #2 · Burns, WY
A Laramie County School District #2 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
524 East 4th St, Burns, WY 82053
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burns JR & SR High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burns JR & SR 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average320/100K
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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
$105,536
Median home value
$246,700
Median rent
$1,739/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Laramie County School District #2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluffs JR & SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 190 | 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.
Laramie County School District #2
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burns JR & SR High School is listed in Laramie County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burns JR & SR High School
Burns JR & SR High School is a public high school in Burns, WY, part of Laramie County School District #2, serving approximately 324 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burns JR & SR High School
What grades does Burns JR & SR High School serve?
Burns JR & SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Burns JR & SR High School?
Burns JR & SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns JR & SR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns JR & SR High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burns JR & SR High School rank in WY?
Burns JR & SR High School ranks #193 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Burns JR & SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burns JR & SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 JR & SR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burns JR & SR High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Burns JR & SR High School a charter school?
No, Burns JR & SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burns JR & SR High School a Title I school?
No, Burns JR & SR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burns JR & SR High School?
39.5% of students at Burns JR & SR 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (307) 245-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 82053)
- 1,566
- Area average commute
- 43.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 82053; 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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