Burleson High School

Summary:

Burleson High School is a public high school serving 1,761 students in grades 9-12 in Burleson, Texas, which is part of the Burleson Independent School District. The school has maintained strong academic performance, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and test scores that generally exceed district and state averages.

Burleson High School's 4-year graduation rate has ranged from 92.6% to 96.6% over the past 5 years, higher than the state average. The school's dropout rate has also remained low, between 0.7% and 1.7% during the same period, lower than the state average. On STAAR EOC (End of Course) tests, Burleson High School's scores are above the district and state averages in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History. The school also performs relatively well for its special education and gifted and talented student populations, ranking in the top half of Texas high schools for both groups.

While Burleson High School's overall performance is strong, there are some areas for improvement. The school's racial subgroup performance shows disparities, with Asian and Native American students performing particularly well, ranking in the top 20% and top 1% of Texas high schools, respectively, while White and multi-racial students perform less strongly. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from 451 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to 803 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, suggesting increasing competition from other high-performing schools in the state. Compared to nearby schools like Burleson Centennial High School, Burleson High School generally outperforms its peers, but the school may need to address these areas to maintain its position as a top-performing school in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Elk Dr
       Burleson, TX  76028-5395


(817) 245-0000

District: Burleson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
803rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,817 Help


Feeder schools for Burleson High School:

Elementary:    Frazier Elementary
    Jack Taylor Elementary
    Judy Hajek Elementary
    Mound Elementary
Middle:    Hughes Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,782

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.8%
Hispanic:
27.3%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burleson High School ranks better than 59.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Burleson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burleson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), Hispanic (27.3%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burleson High School is 15. 3 high schools in the Burleson Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burleson High School is $9,817, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Burleson Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burleson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burleson High School 803rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Burleson High School in the ranking list.)

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Burleson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Burleson Independent School District (Isd) 245th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burleson High School

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Rank History for all students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.28 475th 1427 66.7%
2005 70.18 356th 1429 75.1%
2006 68.64 428th 1430 70.1%
2007 68.19 471st 1497 68.5%
2008 66.95 485th 1510 67.9%
2009 67.68 463rd 1539 69.9%
2010 62.70 654th 1568 58.3%
2011 64.69 614th 1672 63.3%
2012 63.75 453rd 1603 71.7%
2013 67.39 428th 1652 74.1%
2014 67.33 451st 1734 74.0%
2015 62.29 640th 1743 63.3%
2016 63.13 591st 1762 66.5%
2017 62.78 486th 1777 72.7%
2018 60.59 558th 1797 68.9%
2019 61.34 587th 1857 68.4%
2021 54.34 784th 1861 57.9%
2022 55.62 717th 1876 61.8%
2023 58.41 710th 1961 63.8%
2024 55.48 803rd 1987 59.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 334th 582 42.6%
2019 46.29 308th 604 49.0%
2021 39.31 350th 588 40.5%
2022 49.06 293rd 664 55.9%
2023 34.78 443rd 677 34.6%
2024 61.04 229th 730 68.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.09 291st 1113 73.9%
2019 60.78 266th 1136 76.6%
2021 51.37 399th 1195 66.6%
2022 48.13 456th 1278 64.3%
2023 42.16 640th 1371 53.3%
2024 51.48 455th 1435 68.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.10 622nd 1347 53.8%
2019 45.71 625th 1357 53.9%
2021 44.12 667th 1382 51.7%
2022 65.92 276th 1418 80.5%
2023 54.13 501st 1478 66.1%
2024 50.38 621st 1547 59.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.65 659th 1794 63.3%
2019 59.37 529th 1818 70.9%
2021 47.22 891st 1848 51.8%
2022 44.77 913th 1847 50.6%
2023 47.63 860th 1897 54.7%
2024 44.72 904th 1883 52.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.86 547th 1781 69.3%
2019 65.70 501st 1798 72.1%
2021 54.03 783rd 1815 56.9%
2022 52.00 833rd 1841 54.8%
2023 55.87 758th 1891 59.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.91 444th 1137 60.9%
2019 51.97 735th 1145 35.8%
2021 67.60 439th 1177 62.7%
2022 68.90 371st 1172 68.3%
2023 66.03 485th 1182 59.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.57 604th 1784 66.1%
2019 58.82 500th 1810 72.4%
2021 49.43 754th 1829 58.8%
2022 52.61 615th 1837 66.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.63 681st 1803 62.2%
2019 56.62 659th 1824 63.9%
2021 51.21 810th 1840 56.0%
2022 55.61 687th 1853 62.9%
2023 57.95 664th 1913 65.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.16 370th 486 23.9%
2019 53.38 261st 487 46.4%
2021 30.80 376th 488 23.0%
2022 33.18 374th 507 26.2%
2023 27.92 416th 525 20.8%
2024 18.62 451st 529 14.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.15 362nd 1013 64.3%
2019 52.49 391st 1024 61.8%
2021 36.31 603rd 1020 40.9%
2022 42.95 503rd 1031 51.2%
2023 44.00 508th 1069 52.5%
2024 38.67 578th 1065 45.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.77 595th 1691 64.8%
2019 64.31 436th 1714 74.6%
2021 53.69 686th 1743 60.6%
2022 58.71 536th 1762 69.6%
2023 57.40 608th 1820 66.6%
2024 51.24 713th 1804 60.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.27 6th 101 94.1%
2024 67.94 35th 107 67.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.16 14th 34 58.8%
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Rank History for White students at Burleson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.83 752nd 1539 51.1%
2019 48.77 775th 1526 49.2%
2021 42.18 912th 1510 39.6%
2022 41.94 890th 1525 41.6%
2023 48.16 818th 1576 48.1%
2024 42.05 905th 1556 41.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Enrollment information for Burleson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1108 0 9 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1155
1990 1063 0 12 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1111
1991 1038 0 17 43 6 n/a n/a -16 1088
1992 1058 2 14 43 5 n/a n/a 0 1122
1993 1065 8 16 60 4 n/a n/a 0 1153
1994 1432 14 19 76 4 n/a n/a 0 1545
1995 1489 13 15 89 4 n/a n/a 0 1610
1996 1489 13 15 89 4 n/a n/a 0 1610
1997 1546 16 13 84 7 n/a n/a 0 1666
1998 1651 14 12 92 5 n/a n/a 0 1774
1999 1573 9 11 91 4 n/a n/a 0 1688
2000 1651 10 12 94 2 n/a n/a 0 1769
2001 1666 7 5 91 1 n/a n/a 0 1770
2002 1782 10 11 126 5 n/a n/a 0 1934
2003 1782 10 11 126 5 n/a n/a 0 1934
2004 1930 18 13 156 7 n/a n/a 0 2124
2005 1934 26 13 176 12 n/a n/a 0 2161
2006 1984 40 19 186 15 n/a n/a 0 2244
2007 2054 57 22 249 14 n/a n/a 0 2396
2008 2056 76 21 328 21 n/a n/a 0 2502
2009 2070 89 22 356 21 n/a n/a 0 2558
2010 2104 105 22 368 24 n/a n/a 0 2623
2011 1494 63 24 301 14 2 42 0 1940
2012 1252 52 21 238 14 4 31 0 1612
2013 1095 57 24 217 11 3 30 0 1437
2014 1086 58 18 234 8 4 45 0 1453
2015 1140 77 19 289 10 2 46 0 1583
2016 1141 86 23 316 8 2 51 0 1627
2017 1146 96 17 346 12 6 52 0 1675
2018 1068 114 22 347 6 9 52 0 1618
2019 1078 137 27 371 8 12 59 0 1692
2020 1043 145 23 406 8 11 63 0 1699
2021 994 158 25 385 4 10 73 0 1649
2022 1013 172 33 420 5 6 86 0 1735
2023 1020 180 28 444 6 8 75 0 1761
2024 976 185 41 487 9 5 79 0 1782

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 Burleson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1155 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1111 70.0 15.8 n/a
1991 1088 70.3 15.4 n/a
1992 1122 77.4 14.4 3.8
1993 1153 78.0 14.8 7.1
1994 1545 101.7 15.2 6.7
1995 1610 104.2 15.5 9
1996 1610 104.2 15.5 9
1997 1666 106.6 15.6 5.7
1998 1774 113.8 15.6 5.1
1999 1688 108.4 15.6 7.8
2000 1769 117.3 15.1 9.9
2001 1770 120.9 14.6 9.2
2002 1934 125.0 15.5 11.2
2003 1934 125.0 15.5 11.2
2004 2124 120.4 17.6 12.1
2005 2161 127.8 16.9 16.2
2006 2244 132.5 16.9 17.2
2007 2396 134.9 17.8 18.7
2008 2502 143.0 17.5 19.5
2009 2558 148.5 17.2 23.1
2010 2623 146.1 17.9 26.8
2011 1940 125.9 15.3 29.4
2012 1612 111.3 14.4 28.9
2013 1437 100.0 14.3 30.9
2014 1453 100.4 14.4 30.8
2015 1583 101.0 15.6 33.6
2016 1627 101.0 16.1 35.3
2017 1675 105.0 15.9 38.9
2018 1618 104.8 15.4 32.9
2019 1692 105.7 16.0 35
2020 1699 107.1 15.8 32.8
2021 1649 106.0 15.5 28.4
2022 1735 113.3 15.3 29.3
2023 1761 117.0 15.0 38.7
2024 1782 118.7 15.0 38.6

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 Burleson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1155 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1111 70.0 15.8 n/a
1991 1088 70.3 15.4 n/a
1992 1122 77.4 14.4 3.8
1993 1153 78.0 14.8 7.1
1994 1545 101.7 15.2 6.7
1995 1610 104.2 15.5 9
1996 1610 104.2 15.5 9
1997 1666 106.6 15.6 5.7
1998 1774 113.8 15.6 5.1
1999 1688 108.4 15.6 7.8
2000 1769 117.3 15.1 9.9
2001 1770 120.9 14.6 9.2
2002 1934 125.0 15.5 11.2
2003 1934 125.0 15.5 11.2
2004 2124 120.4 17.6 12.1
2005 2161 127.8 16.9 16.2
2006 2244 132.5 16.9 17.2
2007 2396 134.9 17.8 18.7
2008 2502 143.0 17.5 19.5
2009 2558 148.5 17.2 23.1
2010 2623 146.1 17.9 26.8
2011 1940 125.9 15.3 29.4
2012 1612 111.3 14.4 28.9
2013 1437 100.0 14.3 30.9
2014 1453 100.4 14.4 30.8
2015 1583 101.0 15.6 33.6
2016 1627 101.0 16.1 35.3
2017 1675 105.0 15.9 38.9
2018 1618 104.8 15.4 32.9
2019 1692 105.7 16.0 35
2020 1699 107.1 15.8 32.8
2021 1649 106.0 15.5 28.4
2022 1735 113.3 15.3 29.3
2023 1761 117.0 15.0 38.7
2024 1782 118.7 15.0 38.6

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 Burleson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $684 (7.6%) $8,296 (92.4%) $8,980
2020 $690 (7.5%) $8,561 (92.5%) $9,251
2021 $2,640 (26.9%) $7,177 (73.1%) $9,817

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Burleson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 587th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 710th of 1961 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Burleson High School)4949
   End of Course Algebra I (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))6450
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Burleson High School)7473
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))7572
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Burleson High School)5753
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))5757
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Burleson High School)5565
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))5766
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Burleson High School)8376
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))8175
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16921761
 4.1%
African American137180
 31.4%
American Indian86
 25%
Asian2728
 3.7%
Hispanic371444
 19.7%
Pacific Islander128
 33.3%
White10781020
 5.4%
Two or More Races5975
 27.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%38.7%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Burleson High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,782 students attended Burleson High School.

Students at Burleson High School are 55% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Burleson High School ranks 803rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Burleson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Frazier Elementary
Elementary : Jack Taylor Elementary
Elementary : Judy Hajek Elementary
Elementary : Mound Elementary
Middle : Hughes Middle


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