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Burlington High

Summary:

Burlington High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 262 students. The school is part of the Burlington District, which is ranked 126 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Burlington High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 71 out of 316 Kansas high schools in 2016-2017 to 205 out of 318 in the current 2023-2024 school year, its academic performance on state assessments (KAP) is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (16.66%) and Mathematics (22.72%) for 10th grade were significantly lower than the state averages (27.57% and 21.31%, respectively). Compared to nearby schools like Lebo High, which consistently outperforms Burlington High, the school's academic performance is generally lower.

Another area of concern is the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Burlington High, with 34.73% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance for students in the "Low Socio Economic Status" subgroup has been inconsistent, ranging from a high of 3 stars out of 5 in 2021-2022 to a low of 0 stars out of 5 in the current 2023-2024 school year. While Burlington High has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (11.3) compared to nearby schools like Waverly High (8.8), its per-student spending of $13,456 in the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the nearby Lebo High ($10,139) and Southern Coffey County High School ($6,192).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 830 Cross St
       Burlington, KS  66839

(620) 364-8672

District: Burlington

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,456 Help


Feeder schools for Burlington High:

Elementary:    Burlington Elementary School
Middle:    Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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Compare Details Burlington High ranks worse than 64.5% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burlington High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burlington High is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burlington High is $13,456.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burlington High:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington High 205th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Burlington High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Burlington:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington 126th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burlington High

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Rank History for all students at Burlington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.79 92nd 262 64.9%
2007 56.59 130th 280 53.6%
2008 36.29 200th 267 25.1%
2009 60.99 124th 291 57.4%
2010 64.12 106th 302 64.9%
2011 66.48 99th 298 66.8%
2012 67.86 97th 317 69.4%
2013 69.66 93rd 323 71.2%
2015 69.03 79th 326 75.8%
2016 67.56 81st 313 74.1%
2017 72.77 71st 316 77.5%
2018 33.57 213th 314 32.2%
2019 56.88 125th 325 61.5%
2021 60.92 108th 320 66.3%
2022 55.50 132nd 324 59.3%
2023 43.28 185th 327 43.4%
2024 39.48 205th 318 35.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burlington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.70 10th 117 91.5%
2023 53.42 44th 122 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burlington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.16 182nd 228 20.2%
2019 59.55 70th 229 69.4%
2021 70.98 35th 213 83.6%
2022 55.59 79th 223 64.6%
2023 19.69 217th 250 13.2%
2024 18.81 227th 249 8.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Burlington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.90 175th 248 29.4%
2019 51.87 115th 249 53.8%
2021 52.00 115th 250 54.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Burlington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.91 177th 248 28.6%
2019 60.75 86th 252 65.9%
2021 64.13 70th 258 72.9%
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Rank History for White students at Burlington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.16 222nd 296 25.0%
2019 57.95 112th 306 63.4%
2021 60.39 90th 302 70.2%
2022 53.64 132nd 307 57.0%
2023 39.81 191st 309 38.2%
2024 33.10 211th 295 28.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burlington High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 215 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 218
1989 225 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1990 244 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1991 245 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 255 3 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 270 2 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 278
1994 283 1 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 294
1995 315 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 320
1996 315 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 320
1997 308 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 333 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 344 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 350
2000 348 1 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 349 6 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 301 6 4 14 5 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 301 6 4 14 5 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 276 4 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 275 4 1 9 7 n/a n/a 1 297
2006 273 7 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2007 257 3 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 269
2008 259 2 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 270
2009 236 5 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2010 221 1 0 10 0 0 6 0 238
2011 231 3 0 11 1 0 7 0 253
2012 235 2 5 12 2 0 7 0 263
2013 233 1 2 10 1 0 8 0 255
2014 234 3 3 9 2 0 6 0 257
2015 230 2 1 14 1 0 7 0 255
2016 254 2 0 12 0 0 5 0 273
2017 254 2 2 16 2 0 5 0 281
2018 260 2 0 15 3 0 8 0 288
2019 263 4 0 16 5 0 7 0 295
2020 231 1 0 16 3 0 13 0 264
2021 238 2 0 13 3 0 16 0 272
2022 236 0 0 12 2 0 16 0 266
2023 229 0 0 12 2 0 19 0 262
2024 227 1 0 9 2 0 17 0 256

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burlington High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 22.0 9.9 0
1989 227 21.0 10.8 n/a
1990 246 21.9 11.2 0
1991 249 22.9 10.8 n/a
1992 264 23.0 11.4 20.8
1993 278 23.8 11.7 12.2
1994 294 19.0 15.5 13.6
1995 320 25.3 12.6 20.3
1996 320 25.3 12.6 20.3
1997 313 25.2 12.4 18.5
1998 337 26.4 12.8 20.2
1999 350 29.0 12.1 23.7
2000 356 28.7 12.4 0
2001 366 28.7 12.8 25.4
2002 330 26.1 12.6 15.8
2003 330 26.1 12.6 15.8
2004 297 27.6 10.8 15.2
2005 297 26.2 11.3 22.3
2006 290 26.2 11.1 19
2007 269 29.5 9.1 21.2
2008 270 25.4 10.6 24.8
2009 249 25.4 9.8 30.5
2010 238 23.4 10.1 29.4
2011 253 24.2 10.4 36.4
2012 263 23.9 10.9 32.7
2013 255 23.1 11.0 28.6
2014 257 24.1 10.6 31.9
2015 255 23.0 11.0 29.4
2016 273 24.0 11.3 31.5
2017 281 24.0 11.7 32.7
2018 288 24.4 11.8 30.6
2019 295 24.7 11.9 30.8
2020 264 21.5 12.2 32.2
2021 272 23.0 11.8 33.5
2022 266 23.0 11.5 35
2023 262 23.0 11.3 34.7
2024 256 22.6 11.3 38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burlington High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 22.0 9.9 0
1989 227 21.0 10.8 n/a
1990 246 21.9 11.2 0
1991 249 22.9 10.8 n/a
1992 264 23.0 11.4 20.8
1993 278 23.8 11.7 12.2
1994 294 19.0 15.5 13.6
1995 320 25.3 12.6 20.3
1996 320 25.3 12.6 20.3
1997 313 25.2 12.4 18.5
1998 337 26.4 12.8 20.2
1999 350 29.0 12.1 23.7
2000 356 28.7 12.4 0
2001 366 28.7 12.8 25.4
2002 330 26.1 12.6 15.8
2003 330 26.1 12.6 15.8
2004 297 27.6 10.8 15.2
2005 297 26.2 11.3 22.3
2006 290 26.2 11.1 19
2007 269 29.5 9.1 21.2
2008 270 25.4 10.6 24.8
2009 249 25.4 9.8 30.5
2010 238 23.4 10.1 29.4
2011 253 24.2 10.4 36.4
2012 263 23.9 10.9 32.7
2013 255 23.1 11.0 28.6
2014 257 24.1 10.6 31.9
2015 255 23.0 11.0 29.4
2016 273 24.0 11.3 31.5
2017 281 24.0 11.7 32.7
2018 288 24.4 11.8 30.6
2019 295 24.7 11.9 30.8
2020 264 21.5 12.2 32.2
2021 272 23.0 11.8 33.5
2022 266 23.0 11.5 35
2023 262 23.0 11.3 34.7
2024 256 22.6 11.3 38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burlington High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $305 (2.3%) $13,151 (97.7%) $13,456

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burlington High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 325 High schoolsRanks 185th of 327 High schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington High)26.224.2
 1.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)26.224.2
 1.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Burlington High)43.725.8
 18%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)43.725.8
 18%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Burlington High)25.417.1
 8.3%
   11th Grade Science (Burlington)25.417.1
 8.3%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students295262
 11.2%
African American40
 100%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian00
Hispanic1612
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White263229
 12.9%
Two or More Races719
 171.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.8%34.7%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Burlington High

Students at Burlington High are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Burlington High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burlington Elementary School
Middle : Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Burlington High ranks 205th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 256 students attended Burlington High.


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