Summary:
The city of Burns, Oregon is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools in the area, with Henry L Slater Elementary School and Burns High School standing out as the top-performing schools, while Monroe School and Burns High Desert Academy lag behind.
Henry L Slater Elementary School has the largest enrollment with 352 students and the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, ranking 513 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the Harney County School District 3 and state averages, particularly in the lower grades. In contrast, Monroe School, the smallest school with only 12 students, has the lowest statewide ranking among the high schools, ranking 300 out of 303 Oregon high schools in the 2012-2013 school year.
Burns High School has the second-highest enrollment with 219 students and the highest statewide ranking among the high schools, ranking 147 out of 268 Oregon high schools. The school's 11th-grade test scores in English Language Arts are significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, Burns High Desert Academy spends the most per student at $26,702, which may indicate a focus on supporting the alternative school, potentially at the expense of the other schools in the Harney County School District 3.
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