Burke High School

Summary:

Burke High School is a public high school located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 420. The school is part of the Boston Public School District, which is ranked 305 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burke High School consistently performs below the state and Boston district averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.58% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 56.86%. The school also has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 9.5% to 17.6% over the past 5 years, and a 4-year graduation rate of 80.0% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the state average. When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, Burke High School ranks particularly low for Hispanic students (232 out of 249 MA high schools in 2023-2024) and Special Education students (251 out of 289 MA high schools in 2023-2024).

Burke High School's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools like Boston Latin Academy, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. This suggests that Burke High School may be struggling to provide the same level of educational opportunities and resources as higher-performing schools in the area. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and collaboration with the broader community to ensure that all students at Burke High School have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public 7-12

60 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121

(617) 635-9837

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
306^th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,702

Feeder schools for Burke High School:

Elementary:	Adams Elementary School
	Alighieri Dante Montessori School
	Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
	Bates Elementary School
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	Blackstone Elementary School
	Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
	Bradley Elementary School
	Channing Elementary School
	Chittick Elementary School
	Clap Elementary School
	Condon K-8 School
	Conley Elementary School
	Curley K-8 School
	Dever Elementary School
	Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
	East Boston Early Education Center
	Edison K-8 School
	Eliot K-8 Innovation School
	Ellis Elementary School
	EllisonParks Early Education School
	Everett Elementary School
	Gardner Pilot Academy
	Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
	Guild Elementary School
	Hale Elementary School
	Haley Pilot School
	Harvard-Kent Elementary School
	Haynes Early Education Center
	Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
	Hernandez K-8 School
	Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
	Holmes Elementary School
	Hurley K-8 School
	Kennedy John F Elementary School
	Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
	Kenny Elementary School
	Kilmer K-8 School
	King Elementary School
	Lee Academy
	Lee K-8 School
	Lyndon K-8 School
	Lyon K-8 School
	Manning Elementary School
	Mario Umana Academy
	Mason Elementary School
	Mather Elementary School
	Mendell Elementary School
	Mildred Avenue K-8 School
	Mozart Elementary School
	Murphy K-8 School
	O'Donnell Elementary School
	Orchard Gardens K-8 School
	Perkins Elementary School
	Perry Elementary School
	Philbrick Elementary School
	Quincy Elementary School
	Roosevelt K-8 School
	Shaw Elementary School
	Sumner Elementary School
	Taylor Elementary School
	Tobin K-8 School
	Trotter Elementary School
	Tynan Elementary School
	UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
	UP Academy Holland
	Warren-Prescott K-8 School
	West Zone Early Learning Center
	Winship Elementary School
	Young Achievers K-8 School
Middle:	Frederick Pilot Middle School
	Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
	Ohrenberger School
	UP Academy Charter School of Boston

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.9%

Hispanic:

37.0%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burke High School ranks worse than 96.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.3. (See more...)

Compare Details Burke High School ranks worse than 87.9% of high schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 8^th among 23 ranked high schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burke High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.9%), Hispanic (37%), White (3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burke High School is 9.4, which is the 12^th best among 23 high schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)

Compare Burke High School employs 41.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burke High School is $28,702, which is the 11^th highest among 23 high schools in the Boston School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burke High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke High School 475^th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Burke High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke High School 306^th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Burke High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 305^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burke High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.58	485^th	501	3.2%
2024	7.30	475^th	493	3.7%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.36	439^th	444	1.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.26	455^th	481	5.4%
2024	11.00	450^th	469	4.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.67	472^nd	489	3.5%
2024	9.12	455^th	481	5.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.48	477^th	489	2.5%
2024	4.83	483^rd	483	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.02	198^th	209	5.3%
2024	10.37	201^st	202	0.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.27	310^th	364	14.8%
2024	16.17	352^nd	378	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Burke High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	2.06	297^th	304	2.3%
2004	1.31	301^st	307	2.0%
2005	1.13	303^rd	311	2.6%
2006	0.48	311^th	314	1.0%
2007	4.51	306^th	316	3.2%
2008	1.69	314^th	319	1.6%
2009	2.32	315^th	322	2.2%
2010	1.65	334^th	335	0.3%
2011	3.57	327^th	340	3.8%
2012	7.69	315^th	340	7.4%
2013	7.92	318^th	344	7.6%
2014	14.80	310^th	347	10.7%
2015	17.20	309^th	354	12.7%
2016	8.77	324^th	351	7.7%
2017	19.77	297^th	348	14.7%
2018	28.16	281^st	345	18.6%
2019	19.98	293^rd	351	16.5%
2021	4.66	273^rd	285	4.2%
2022	6.93	316^th	342	7.6%
2023	10.17	311^th	347	10.4%
2024	13.24	306^th	348	12.1%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	78.42	11^th	77	85.7%
2019	61.48	20^th	82	75.6%
2021	38.94	29^th	46	37.0%
2022	43.82	34^th	77	55.8%
2023	37.91	54^th	84	35.7%
2024	55.92	15^th	86	82.6%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	46.17	191^st	344	44.5%
2019	43.04	211^th	348	39.4%
2021	8.42	259^th	268	3.4%
2022	13.31	306^th	339	9.7%
2023	18.07	271^st	301	10.0%
2024	17.85	251^st	289	13.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	41.05	221^st	330	33.0%
2019	37.57	234^th	330	29.1%
2021	9.50	242^nd	253	4.3%
2022	13.86	296^th	332	10.8%
2023	19.63	276^th	338	18.3%
2024	26.36	258^th	338	23.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	12.80	306^th	339	9.7%
2019	19.97	291^st	342	14.9%
2021	3.96	273^rd	281	2.8%
2022	6.04	316^th	340	7.1%
2023	11.30	300^th	339	11.5%
2024	13.94	296^th	342	13.5%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	48.88	153^rd	299	48.8%
2019	66.60	74^th	299	75.3%
2021	19.40	173^rd	202	14.4%
2022	19.61	252^nd	295	14.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	40.14	245^th	343	28.6%
2019	20.85	286^th	346	17.3%
2021	5.25	269^th	281	4.3%
2022	8.62	306^th	339	9.7%
2023	9.33	309^th	343	9.9%
2024	11.84	300^th	342	12.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	52.58	65^th	134	51.5%
2019	43.22	79^th	137	42.3%
2021	9.49	92^nd	94	2.1%
2022	19.90	114^th	133	14.3%
2023	31.11	100^th	142	29.6%
2024	28.66	112^th	160	30.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Burke High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	33.93	132^nd	193	31.6%
2019	42.49	118^th	206	42.7%
2021	19.19	124^th	149	16.8%
2022	36.46	132^nd	217	39.2%
2023	13.37	219^th	241	9.1%
2024	13.07	232^nd	249	6.8%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Burke High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	56	594	27	81	6	n/a	n/a	0	764
1989	40	575	31	89	6	n/a	n/a	0	741
1990	31	620	42	101	4	n/a	n/a	0	798
1991	79	660	39	89	2	n/a	n/a	0	869
1992	66	612	42	112	1	n/a	n/a	0	833
1993	75	698	51	104	2	n/a	n/a	0	930
1994	59	737	61	114	4	n/a	n/a	0	975
1995	22	603	25	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	713
1996	22	603	25	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	713
1997	15	550	20	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	637
1998	15	594	20	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	675
1999	20	604	25	48	5	n/a	n/a	0	702
2000	16	592	26	67	6	n/a	n/a	0	707
2001	10	645	26	75	7	n/a	n/a	-165	598
2002	13	697	22	76	4	n/a	n/a	0	812
2003	13	697	22	76	4	n/a	n/a	0	812
2004	18	715	25	97	4	n/a	n/a	0	859
2005	15	665	25	108	4	n/a	n/a	0	817
2006	14	608	26	131	3	n/a	n/a	2	784
2007	17	554	14	148	2	n/a	n/a	8	743
2008	20	522	20	150	0	n/a	n/a	18	730
2009	23	535	21	187	2	4	19	0	791
2010	13	542	19	180	3	3	19	0	779
2011	6	476	14	182	1	4	14	0	697
2012	7	411	5	202	0	3	10	0	638
2013	12	454	5	120	0	3	9	0	603
2014	13	407	5	108	1	0	2	0	536
2015	17	398	6	112	2	0	4	0	539
2016	14	382	4	125	1	0	6	0	532
2017	16	356	3	110	0	0	4	0	489
2018	9	335	3	115	1	1	8	0	472
2019	9	287	2	98	0	2	5	0	403
2020	15	259	5	122	0	4	12	0	417
2021	15	232	3	126	0	3	11	0	390
2022	15	179	3	122	1	2	7	1	330
2023	13	227	8	151	3	0	18	0	420
2024	12	213	10	146	3	0	11	0	395

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 Burke High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	764	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	741	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	798	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	869	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	833	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	930	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	975	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	713	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	713	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	637	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	675	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	702	n/a	0.0	56.4
2000	707	n/a	0.0	61.5
2001	598	n/a	0.0	55.6
2002	812	n/a	n/a	55.4
2003	812	n/a	n/a	55.4
2004	859	42.0	20.5	51.1
2005	817	73.2	11.2	61.7
2006	784	57.0	13.8	63.3
2007	743	51.0	14.6	58.9
2008	730	53.2	13.7	64.9
2009	791	56.9	13.9	74
2010	779	52.3	14.8	74.2
2011	697	56.8	12.2	76
2012	638	49.5	12.8	75.9
2013	603	46.7	12.8	71.1
2014	536	40.3	13.3	79.7
2015	539	35.0	15.4	66.2
2016	532	34.0	15.6	n/a
2017	489	34.5	14.1	n/a
2018	472	31.9	14.7	n/a
2019	403	34.5	11.6	n/a
2020	417	44.0	9.4	n/a
2021	390	34.8	11.1	n/a
2022	330	29.6	11.1	n/a
2023	420	44.5	9.4	n/a
2024	395	41.6	9.4	n/a

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 Burke High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	764	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	741	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	798	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	869	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	833	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	930	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	975	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	713	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	713	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	637	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	675	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	702	n/a	0.0	56.4
2000	707	n/a	0.0	61.5
2001	598	n/a	0.0	55.6
2002	812	n/a	n/a	55.4
2003	812	n/a	n/a	55.4
2004	859	42.0	20.5	51.1
2005	817	73.2	11.2	61.7
2006	784	57.0	13.8	63.3
2007	743	51.0	14.6	58.9
2008	730	53.2	13.7	64.9
2009	791	56.9	13.9	74
2010	779	52.3	14.8	74.2
2011	697	56.8	12.2	76
2012	638	49.5	12.8	75.9
2013	603	46.7	12.8	71.1
2014	536	40.3	13.3	79.7
2015	539	35.0	15.4	66.2
2016	532	34.0	15.6	n/a
2017	489	34.5	14.1	n/a
2018	472	31.9	14.7	n/a
2019	403	34.5	11.6	n/a
2020	417	44.0	9.4	n/a
2021	390	34.8	11.1	n/a
2022	330	29.6	11.1	n/a
2023	420	44.5	9.4	n/a
2024	395	41.6	9.4	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Burke High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,648 (7.2%)	$21,107 (92.8%)	$22,754
2020	$1,568 (6.0%)	$24,485 (94.0%)	$26,053
2021	$2,550 (8.9%)	$26,152 (91.1%)	$28,702

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burke High School

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 293^rd of 351 High schools	Ranks 311^th of 347 High schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Burke High School)	28	22.6	5.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)	45	46.7	1.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	61	58.2	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Burke High School)	46	23.7	22.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Boston)	47	39.3	7.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	58	49.7	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	403	420	4.2%
African American	287	227	20.9%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	8	300%
Hispanic	98	151	54.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	9	13	44.4%
Two or More Races	5	18	260%

Schools Near Burke High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	MCAS Next Generation Physics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Physics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burke High School	Public	7-12	60 Washington Street	Dorchester	02121	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-9837	395	42	9.4		12 (3.0%)	213 (53.9%)	146 (37.0%)	10 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	13.2	306^th of 348 public high schools	12.1%		10.2	311^th of 347 public high schools	10.4%	5		0.0	17.4	31.6	10.8		0.0	0.0	22.8	0.0	4.2	20.0	4.2		8.7	$28,702	$2,550	$26,152
Boston Latin Academy	Public	7-12	205 Townsend Street	Dorchester	02121	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-9957	1,693	98	17.2		395 (23.3%)	430 (25.4%)	516 (30.5%)	266 (15.7%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	76 (4.5%)	87.7	45^th of 348 public high schools	87.1%		92.9	24^th of 347 public high schools	93.1%	21		51.5	34.6	82.1	43.4		38.8	26.1	79.9	32.8	27.5	66.6	27.5	94.7	64.6	$22,249	$1,943	$20,306
Greater Egleston High School	Public	9-12	3134 Washington Street	Jamaica Plain	02130	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-6429	76	9	8.9		0 (0.0%)	26 (34.2%)	43 (56.6%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.3%)								(n/a)																$26,761	$2,347	$24,415
Boston Arts Academy	Public	9-12	174 Ipswich Street	Boston	02215	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-6470	473	51	9.2		60 (12.7%)	161 (34.0%)	215 (45.5%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	29.9	257^th of 348 public high schools	26.1%		32.5	245^th of 347 public high schools	29.4%	12				52.1					24.1			35.0			42.5	$27,662	$1,972	$25,690
Community Academy	Public	9-12	25 Glen Road	Jamaica Plain	02130	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8950	41	12	3.5		1 (2.4%)	22 (53.7%)	17 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$47,542	$1,916	$45,627
Community Academy of Science and Health	Public	9-12	11 Charles Street	Dorchester	02122	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8950	341	32	10.6		11 (3.2%)	181 (53.1%)	113 (33.1%)	23 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.2%)	6.4	333^rd of 348 public high schools	4.3%		7.4	326^th of 347 public high schools	6.1%	7				18.9					9.8			19.5		11.1		$29,724	$2,417	$27,307
City on a Hill Charter Public School	Public, Charter	9-12	58 Circuit Street	Roxbury	02119	Suffolk County	City on a Hill Charter Public School (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(617) 445-1515	199	21	9.6		5 (2.5%)	137 (68.8%)	55 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9.3	320^th of 348 public high schools	8.0%		3.7	340^th of 347 public high schools	2.0%	20				33.3					6.7			16.7		0.0		$24,310	$2,851	$21,459
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy	Public	6-12	36 Winthrop St	Roxbury	02119	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8412	553	54	10.2		9 (1.6%)	336 (60.8%)	185 (33.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.9%)	6.6	331^st of 348 public high schools	4.9%		5.5	334^th of 347 public high schools	3.7%	3	16.1	7.8	11.5	26.6	11.0	9.7	10.8	0.0	11.5	5.5	4.6	9.9	4.6	12.9		$27,036	$2,082	$24,954
Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	20 Kearsarge Ave	Roxbury	02119	Suffolk County	Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-6789	293	26	11.2		7 (2.4%)	151 (51.5%)	128 (43.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)				21.7					9.1					10.0		$19,086	$1,295	$17,791
English High School	Public	7-12	144 McBride Street	Boston	02130	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8979	682	62	10.9		27 (4.0%)	218 (32.0%)	413 (60.6%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.2%)	6	337^th of 348 public high schools	3.2%		10	312^th of 347 public high schools	10.1%	25		0.0	14.3	21.8	7.3		0.0	13.9	15.4	7.5	11.4	1.5	11.4	3.5	7.6	$31,713	$2,837	$28,877

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Burke High School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Massachusetts high schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Burke High School.

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Students at Burke High School are 54% African American, 37% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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