Burncoat Senior High

Summary:

Burncoat Senior High is a public high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving 1,179 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Worcester school district, which is ranked 308 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burncoat Senior High's academic performance, as measured by MCAS test scores, is generally below the state and Worcester district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 44.03% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 56.86% and the Worcester district average of 39.66%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 84.8% for the 2022-2023 school year is also lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been relatively high in recent years.

Burncoat Senior High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Doherty Memorial High, Worcester Technical High, and Wachusett Regional High generally outperforming Burncoat Senior High in areas such as MCAS proficiency rates, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The school's higher percentage of low-income and economically disadvantaged students may contribute to its lower academic outcomes, despite its relatively high spending per student.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 179 Burncoat Street
       Worcester, MA  01606


(508) 799-3300

District: Worcester

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,070 Help


Feeder schools for Burncoat Senior High:

Elementary:    Burncoat Street
    Clark St Community
    Francis J McGrath Elementary
    Lincoln Street
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Middle:    Burncoat Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  1,179

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.2%
White:
29.9%
African American:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Compare Details Burncoat Senior High ranks worse than 78.4% of high schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked high schools in the Worcester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.62. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burncoat Senior High 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 Student population at Burncoat Senior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.2%), White (29.9%), African American (19.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burncoat Senior High is 17.3, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Worcester School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burncoat Senior High is $17,070, which is the 3rd highest among 7 high schools in the Worcester School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burncoat Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Burncoat Senior High 273rd of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Burncoat Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Worcester:

SchoolDigger ranks Worcester 308th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burncoat Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.52 239th 304 21.4%
2004 15.67 254th 307 17.3%
2005 15.30 265th 311 14.8%
2006 11.16 280th 314 10.8%
2007 14.28 282nd 316 10.8%
2008 18.62 279th 319 12.5%
2009 11.02 297th 322 7.8%
2010 22.36 286th 335 14.6%
2011 12.58 305th 340 10.3%
2012 24.45 287th 340 15.6%
2013 12.16 309th 344 10.2%
2014 13.33 312th 347 10.1%
2015 22.59 294th 354 16.9%
2016 13.86 313th 351 10.8%
2017 12.65 309th 348 11.2%
2018 12.69 311th 345 9.9%
2019 12.05 310th 351 11.7%
2021 11.19 253rd 285 11.2%
2022 10.71 303rd 342 11.4%
2023 7.18 327th 347 5.8%
2024 24.62 273rd 348 21.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.59 38th 58 34.5%
2023 6.23 81st 82 1.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.35 47th 77 39.0%
2019 26.15 66th 82 19.5%
2021 36.25 32nd 46 30.4%
2022 32.31 69th 77 10.4%
2023 35.06 60th 84 28.6%
2024 33.38 59th 86 31.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.20 322nd 344 6.4%
2019 13.70 322nd 348 7.5%
2021 12.79 249th 268 7.1%
2022 12.32 309th 339 8.8%
2023 14.19 293rd 301 2.7%
2024 18.59 244th 289 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.11 309th 330 6.4%
2019 13.73 298th 330 9.7%
2021 13.59 231st 253 8.7%
2022 11.94 304th 332 8.4%
2023 6.02 331st 338 2.1%
2024 22.60 274th 338 18.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.63 13th 23 43.5%
2022 48.53 4th 17 76.5%
2023 26.90 17th 23 26.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.46 319th 339 5.9%
2019 14.41 303rd 342 11.4%
2021 10.87 246th 281 12.5%
2022 13.42 295th 340 13.2%
2023 9.09 311th 339 8.3%
2024 25.62 261st 342 23.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.11 255th 299 14.7%
2019 17.61 262nd 299 12.4%
2021 10.93 199th 202 1.5%
2022 17.12 263rd 295 10.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.20 319th 343 7.0%
2019 7.97 322nd 346 6.9%
2021 9.49 254th 281 9.6%
2022 8.56 307th 339 9.4%
2023 5.15 332nd 343 3.2%
2024 18.91 283rd 342 17.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.53 91st 93 2.2%
2023 0.35 96th 96 0.0%
2024 12.90 88th 98 10.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.25 129th 134 3.7%
2019 29.72 101st 137 26.3%
2021 23.81 76th 94 19.1%
2022 29.98 95th 133 28.6%
2023 10.84 133rd 142 6.3%
2024 35.00 100th 160 37.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.88 161st 193 16.6%
2019 16.58 179th 206 13.1%
2021 13.29 135th 149 9.4%
2022 11.64 202nd 217 6.9%
2023 8.40 234th 241 2.9%
2024 26.56 174th 249 30.1%
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Rank History for White students at Burncoat Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.71 290th 303 4.3%
2019 10.51 286th 302 5.3%
2021 10.66 232nd 249 6.8%
2022 13.01 269th 300 10.3%
2023 9.96 280th 301 7.0%
2024 17.61 255th 302 15.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for White Students!

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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Burncoat Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 710 59 20 227 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
1989 652 46 13 246 0 n/a n/a 0 957
1990 708 64 12 264 7 n/a n/a 0 1055
1991 679 78 8 294 8 n/a n/a 0 1067
1992 687 90 15 324 3 n/a n/a 0 1119
1993 611 94 15 330 3 n/a n/a 0 1053
1994 553 88 16 292 1 n/a n/a 0 950
1995 583 140 24 368 4 n/a n/a 0 1119
1996 583 140 24 368 4 n/a n/a 0 1119
1997 623 150 32 376 2 n/a n/a 0 1183
1998 569 142 33 317 2 n/a n/a 0 1063
1999 612 145 35 342 2 n/a n/a 0 1136
2000 631 172 29 324 4 n/a n/a 0 1160
2001 613 180 24 317 3 n/a n/a 0 1137
2002 681 191 39 363 5 n/a n/a 0 1279
2003 681 191 39 363 5 n/a n/a 0 1279
2004 655 196 46 397 5 n/a n/a 0 1299
2005 725 220 58 400 9 n/a n/a 0 1412
2006 682 242 64 415 10 n/a n/a 8 1421
2007 645 230 57 414 10 n/a n/a 7 1363
2008 586 216 49 416 8 n/a n/a 8 1283
2009 517 206 48 424 7 0 9 0 1211
2010 449 196 44 401 6 0 10 0 1106
2011 430 200 52 373 3 0 14 0 1072
2012 404 181 58 354 1 0 18 0 1016
2013 387 185 61 375 2 0 20 0 1030
2014 354 170 51 396 4 0 21 0 996
2015 336 192 46 392 4 0 30 0 1000
2016 346 180 51 409 3 0 37 0 1026
2017 329 195 60 391 2 0 46 0 1023
2018 313 198 56 419 1 0 47 0 1034
2019 317 206 53 448 3 0 54 0 1081
2020 341 207 40 471 1 0 51 0 1111
2021 345 222 39 491 2 0 54 0 1153
2022 334 209 48 530 2 0 53 0 1176
2023 352 228 66 486 1 0 45 1 1179

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 Burncoat Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1016 n/a n/a n/a
1989 957 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1055 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1067 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1119 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1053 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 950 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1119 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1119 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1183 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1063 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1136 n/a 0.0 22.7
2000 1160 n/a 0.0 34.2
2001 1137 n/a 0.0 34.9
2002 1279 n/a n/a 39
2003 1279 n/a n/a 39
2004 1299 87.8 14.8 43.6
2005 1412 90.8 15.6 46.2
2006 1421 86.0 16.5 49.2
2007 1363 85.0 16.0 51.5
2008 1283 85.1 15.1 55
2009 1211 85.3 14.2 56.2
2010 1106 85.4 12.9 61.7
2011 1072 76.4 14.0 59.3
2012 1016 78.0 13.0 62.6
2013 1030 79.9 12.8 65.5
2014 996 73.9 13.4 65.4
2015 1000 79.0 12.6 68.5
2016 1026 75.0 13.6 n/a
2017 1023 70.9 14.4 n/a
2018 1034 79.6 12.9 n/a
2019 1081 81.4 13.2 n/a
2020 1111 87.7 12.6 n/a
2021 1153 79.6 14.4 n/a
2022 1176 88.1 13.3 n/a
2023 1179 67.8 17.3 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 Burncoat Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1016 n/a n/a n/a
1989 957 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1055 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1067 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1119 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1053 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 950 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1119 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1119 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1183 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1063 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1136 n/a 0.0 22.7
2000 1160 n/a 0.0 34.2
2001 1137 n/a 0.0 34.9
2002 1279 n/a n/a 39
2003 1279 n/a n/a 39
2004 1299 87.8 14.8 43.6
2005 1412 90.8 15.6 46.2
2006 1421 86.0 16.5 49.2
2007 1363 85.0 16.0 51.5
2008 1283 85.1 15.1 55
2009 1211 85.3 14.2 56.2
2010 1106 85.4 12.9 61.7
2011 1072 76.4 14.0 59.3
2012 1016 78.0 13.0 62.6
2013 1030 79.9 12.8 65.5
2014 996 73.9 13.4 65.4
2015 1000 79.0 12.6 68.5
2016 1026 75.0 13.6 n/a
2017 1023 70.9 14.4 n/a
2018 1034 79.6 12.9 n/a
2019 1081 81.4 13.2 n/a
2020 1111 87.7 12.6 n/a
2021 1153 79.6 14.4 n/a
2022 1176 88.1 13.3 n/a
2023 1179 67.8 17.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burncoat Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $870 (5.5%) $14,809 (94.5%) $15,679
2020 $856 (5.2%) $15,488 (94.8%) $16,344
2021 $1,394 (8.2%) $15,675 (91.8%) $17,070

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Burncoat Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 310th of 351 High schoolsRanks 327th of 347 High schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Burncoat Senior High)3421
 13%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)4236.2
 5.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Burncoat Senior High)3017.8
 12.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3626.2
 9.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10811179
 9.1%
African American206228
 10.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian5366
 24.5%
Hispanic448486
 8.5%
Pacific Islander00
White317352
 11%
Two or More Races5445
 16.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Burncoat Senior High

Burncoat Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burncoat Street
Elementary : Clark St Community
Elementary : Francis J McGrath Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Street
Elementary : Norrback Avenue
Elementary : Thorndyke Road
Elementary : Wawecus Road School
Elementary : Worcester Arts Magnet School
Middle : Burncoat Middle School

Burncoat Senior High ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Massachusetts high schools.

Students at Burncoat Senior High are 41% Hispanic, 30% White, 19% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,179 students attended Burncoat Senior High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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