Burr Oak High School

Summary:

Burr Oak High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural community of Burr Oak, Michigan, with a student population of just 78 students. The school is part of the Burr Oak Community School District, which is ranked 514 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burr Oak High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of white students (84.62%) than the more diverse student populations in surrounding schools like White Pigeon JrSr High School and Three Rivers High School. Academically, Burr Oak High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Michigan high schools, earning a 1-star rating, and its proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state average, particularly in math and science. Despite relatively high graduation rates, the school also has a high dropout rate and a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, suggesting challenges in student engagement and retention.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role in Burr Oak High School's struggles, as the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.21% to 80.25% over the past three years. This is much higher than the surrounding schools, such as Coldwater High School and Sturgis High School, which have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The school's fluctuating spending per student, combined with its low academic performance, suggests that Burr Oak High School may not be effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030-5144

(269) 489-5534

District: Burr Oak Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,218

Feeder schools for Burr Oak High School:

Elementary:

Burr Oak Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burr Oak High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.26. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burr Oak 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.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (11.5%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burr Oak High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Burr Oak High School employs 5.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burr Oak High School is $13,218.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Burr Oak High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Burr Oak Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Burr Oak Community School District 522^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burr Oak High School

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Rank History for all students at Burr Oak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	35.11	530^th	705	24.8%
2007	32.74	559^th	767	27.1%
2008	16.80	617^th	750	17.7%
2009	29.19	567^th	754	24.8%
2010	19.48	608^th	765	20.5%
2011	45.86	511^th	784	34.8%
2012	38.46	511^th	773	33.9%
2013	16.57	637^th	805	20.9%
2014	34.34	539^th	799	32.5%
2015	6.13	824^th	832	1.0%
2016	51.51	400^th	852	53.1%
2017	5.30	773^rd	835	7.4%
2018	35.18	517^th	824	37.3%
2019	32.26	458^th	666	31.2%
2023	20.26	588^th	735	20.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burr Oak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.94	410^th	755	45.7%
2023	32.41	432^nd	614	29.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Burr Oak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.87	414^th	707	41.4%

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Rank History for White students at Burr Oak High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.01	591^st	708	16.5%
2023	14.55	575^th	647	11.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burr Oak High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	205
1989	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
1990	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
1991	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
1992	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
1993	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1994	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
1995	154	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1996	154	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1997	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	169
1998	177	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	178
1999	157	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	160
2000	206	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	208
2001	220	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	222
2002	359	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	367
2003	359	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	367
2004	202	0	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	211
2005	216	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	219
2006	217	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	220
2007	182	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	186
2008	169	n/a	2	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	174
2009	155	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	159
2010	92	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	99
2011	85	1	1	2	0	0	0	89
2012	76	0	5	2	0	0	0	83
2013	67	0	8	4	1	0	0	80
2014	58	0	4	4	0	0	1	67
2015	68	0	2	4	0	0	1	75
2016	63	0	8	5	0	0	1	77
2017	65	0	2	7	0	0	1	75
2018	72	0	1	7	0	0	1	81
2019	67	1	1	8	0	0	2	79
2020	65	0	0	12	0	0	2	79
2021	70	0	0	9	0	0	2	81
2022	68	1	0	10	0	0	1	80
2023	66	1	0	9	0	0	2	78

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 Burr Oak High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	205	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	207	n/a	n/a	0
1990	158	14.0	11.2	n/a
1991	94	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	144	n/a	n/a	12.5
1993	145	n/a	0.0	15.2
1994	152	9.7	15.7	0
1995	155	12.8	12.1	0
1996	155	12.8	12.1	0
1997	169	15.0	11.3	0
1998	178	15.0	11.9	0
1999	160	14.0	11.4	0
2000	208	13.6	15.3	0
2001	222	15.3	14.5	0
2002	367	14.9	24.6	n/a
2003	367	14.9	24.6	n/a
2004	211	14.3	14.8	n/a
2005	219	15.3	14.3	n/a
2006	220	13.8	15.9	0
2007	186	13.1	14.2	57.5
2008	174	12.1	14.4	55.2
2009	159	10.4	15.3	71.1
2010	99	11.2	8.8	66.7
2011	89	11.5	7.7	82
2012	83	10.2	8.1	80.7
2013	80	9.6	8.3	77.5
2014	67	10.4	6.3	71.6
2015	75	10.0	7.5	65.3
2016	77	9.0	8.5	67.5
2017	75	4.1	17.8	72
2018	81	4.1	19.6	74.1
2019	79	5.4	14.4	75.9
2020	79	4.1	19.1	73.4
2021	81	3.8	21.3	80.2
2022	80	3.4	22.9	80
2023	78	5.5	14.1	78.2

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 Burr Oak High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	205	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	207	n/a	n/a	0
1990	158	14.0	11.2	n/a
1991	94	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	144	n/a	n/a	12.5
1993	145	n/a	0.0	15.2
1994	152	9.7	15.7	0
1995	155	12.8	12.1	0
1996	155	12.8	12.1	0
1997	169	15.0	11.3	0
1998	178	15.0	11.9	0
1999	160	14.0	11.4	0
2000	208	13.6	15.3	0
2001	222	15.3	14.5	0
2002	367	14.9	24.6	n/a
2003	367	14.9	24.6	n/a
2004	211	14.3	14.8	n/a
2005	219	15.3	14.3	n/a
2006	220	13.8	15.9	0
2007	186	13.1	14.2	57.5
2008	174	12.1	14.4	55.2
2009	159	10.4	15.3	71.1
2010	99	11.2	8.8	66.7
2011	89	11.5	7.7	82
2012	83	10.2	8.1	80.7
2013	80	9.6	8.3	77.5
2014	67	10.4	6.3	71.6
2015	75	10.0	7.5	65.3
2016	77	9.0	8.5	67.5
2017	75	4.1	17.8	72
2018	81	4.1	19.6	74.1
2019	79	5.4	14.4	75.9
2020	79	4.1	19.1	73.4
2021	81	3.8	21.3	80.2
2022	80	3.4	22.9	80
2023	78	5.5	14.1	78.2

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 Burr Oak High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$670 (4.3%)	$14,904 (95.7%)	$15,574
2020	$629 (4.0%)	$15,201 (96.0%)	$15,830
2021	$1,734 (15.8%)	$9,223 (84.2%)	$10,958
2022	$1,579 (13.9%)	$9,802 (86.1%)	$11,381
2023	$1,295 (9.8%)	$11,923 (90.2%)	$13,218

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burr Oak High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 458^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 588^th of 735 High schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Burr Oak High School)	27.8	21.1	6.7%
11th Grade Social Studies (Burr Oak Community School District)	27.8	18.2	9.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Burr Oak High School)	50	33.3	16.7%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Burr Oak Community School District)	50	25	25%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	79	78	1.3%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	67	66	1.5%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.9%	78.2%	2.3%

Schools Near Burr Oak High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burr Oak High School	Public	9-12	326 E Eagle St	Burr Oak	49030	St. Joseph County	Burr Oak Community School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 489-5534	78	6	14.1	78.2%	66 (84.6%)	1 (1.3%)	9 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)								(n/a)			29.4										$13,218	$1,295	$11,923
Sturgis High School	Public	9-12	216 Vinewood Ave	Sturgis	49091	St. Joseph County	Sturgis Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 659-1515	993	48	20.7	54.8%	571 (57.5%)	20 (2.0%)	362 (36.5%)	12 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (2.6%)	39.4	427^th of 743 public high schools	42.5%		36.2	466^th of 735 public high schools	36.6%	39			41.5	17.9						31.3		36.7	$13,115	$1,999	$11,116
Bronson JrSr High School	Public	6-12	450 E Grant St	Bronson	49028	Branch County	Bronson Community School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 369-3355	544	25	21.7	50.0%	419 (77.0%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (20.8%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	43.9	390^th of 743 public high schools	47.5%		41.4	420^th of 735 public high schools	42.9%	30	60.0	33.8	51.4	18.9	24.0	18.1	20.0	13.9	36.3	35.6	13.8	30.1	$11,801	$1,165	$10,637
Colon High School	Public	6-12	400 Dallas St	Colon	49040	St. Joseph County	Colon Community School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 432-3231	266	16	16.3	48.5%	248 (93.2%)	5 (1.9%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	31.1	503^rd of 743 public high schools	32.3%		30.7	509^th of 735 public high schools	30.7%	6	60.0	8.6	35.5		14.3	14.0		8.0	16.2	23.3	10.8	32.3	$12,923	$1,586	$11,337
Centreville Adult Education	Public	9-12	190 Hogan St	Centreville	49032	St. Joseph County	Centreville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 467-5210	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Centreville Junior Senior High School	Public	7-12	190 Hogan St	Centreville	49032	St. Joseph County	Centreville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 467-5210	372	20	18.3	47.8%	333 (89.5%)	5 (1.3%)	8 (2.2%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	57.2	288^th of 743 public high schools	61.2%		42.5	412^th of 735 public high schools	43.9%	124	75.4	24.6	48.4	17.7		50.0		34.2	43.8	46.8	26.6	46.8	$12,889	$607	$12,282
Mendon MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	148 Kirby Rd	Mendon	49072	St. Joseph County	Mendon Community School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 496-8491	267	18	14.9	51.3%	241 (90.3%)	9 (3.4%)	10 (3.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	35	468^th of 743 public high schools	37.0%		57.6	288^th of 735 public high schools	60.8%	180	66.7		50.0	12.5	33.3	13.2	27.3	10.5	33.3	30.8	38.9	25.6	$12,104	$781	$11,322
White Pigeon JrSr High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	410 Prairie Ave	White Pigeon	49099	St. Joseph County	White Pigeon Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(269) 483-7679	386	25	15.7	48.7%	323 (83.7%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.0%)	15.3	629^th of 743 public high schools	15.3%		19.6	594^th of 735 public high schools	19.2%	35	49.0	16.3	25.0	12.5	17.2	28.6	5.2	12.8	36.7	12.5	22.4	24.5	$12,498	$1,193	$11,305
Three Rivers High School	Public	9-12	700 6th Ave	Three Rivers	49093	St. Joseph County	Three Rivers Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 279-1120	653	41	16.0	43.6%	479 (73.4%)	54 (8.3%)	53 (8.1%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.6%)	49	346^th of 743 public high schools	53.4%		44.7	390^th of 735 public high schools	46.9%	44			42.6	22.3						35.6		43.6	$16,452	$1,908	$14,544
Athens JuniorSenor High School	Public	6-12	300 E Holcomb St	Athens	49011	Calhoun County	Athens Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 729-5414	268	23	11.4	38.4%	230 (85.8%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.5%)	23.9	567^th of 743 public high schools	23.7%		11.3	658^th of 735 public high schools	10.5%	91	66.7	25.9	30.0		32.5	43.8	7.5	28.1	55.6	25.0	44.4	25.0	$14,051	$1,269	$12,782

Frequently Asked Questions about Burr Oak High School

What schools feed into Burr Oak High School?

Burr Oak High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burr Oak Elementary School

What district is Burr Oak High School in?

Burr Oak Community School District

How many students attend Burr Oak High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 78 students attended Burr Oak High School.

What is the racial makeup of Burr Oak High School?

Students at Burr Oak High School are 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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