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Burns High School

Summary:

Burns High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Burns, Oregon, with a total enrollment of 219 students. The school is part of the Harney County School District 3, which is ranked 112 out of 140 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burns High School has shown mixed academic performance over the years, ranking as high as 70 out of 292 Oregon high schools in 2014-2015, but as low as 239 out of 266 schools in 2018-2019. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 147 out of 268 Oregon high schools, with a 2-star rating. Performance varies across different student groups, with female students outperforming male students and white students and students with low socioeconomic status performing relatively poorly. The school's test scores are also mixed, with 11th-grade students scoring above the state average in English Language Arts but below the state averages in Mathematics and Science.

Interestingly, the nearby Monroe School, which is part of the ODE YCEP District, has significantly lower enrollment and a much lower student-teacher ratio than Burns High School. This suggests that the educational needs and resources in the local area may be distributed unevenly. Additionally, despite the school's mixed academic performance, Burns High School spends a relatively high amount of $21,174 per student, which could indicate that the school is investing resources in areas that may not be directly translating to improved student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1100 Oregon Ave
       Burns, OR  97720-2399

(541) 573-2044

District: Harney County School District 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,500 Help


Feeder schools for Burns High School:

Elementary:    Henry L Slater Elementary School
Middle:    Hines Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burns High School ranks worse than 54.9% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burns High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burns High School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burns High School is $24,500.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burns High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burns High School 147th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Burns High School in the ranking list.)

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Harney County School District 3:

SchoolDigger ranks Harney County School District 3 112th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burns High School

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Rank History for all students at Burns High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.97 146th 225 35.1%
2005 49.14 126th 231 45.5%
2006 61.39 77th 235 67.2%
2007 41.22 161st 244 34.0%
2008 41.85 164th 249 34.1%
2009 50.43 146th 263 44.5%
2010 60.05 129th 285 54.7%
2011 74.77 65th 299 78.3%
2012 61.38 143rd 308 53.6%
2013 51.10 183rd 303 39.6%
2014 58.18 139th 301 53.8%
2015 69.18 70th 292 76.0%
2016 68.67 78th 292 73.3%
2017 42.42 179th 283 36.7%
2018 48.87 145th 283 48.8%
2019 16.52 239th 266 10.2%
2023 32.98 179th 258 30.6%
2024 42.34 147th 268 45.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burns High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.68 51st 98 48.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burns High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.96 190th 254 25.2%
2019 20.16 204th 229 10.9%
2023 15.12 204th 224 8.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Burns High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.90 103rd 251 59.0%
2019 29.50 162nd 199 18.6%
2023 50.75 85th 200 57.5%
2024 45.03 108th 213 49.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Burns High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.86 166th 250 33.6%
2019 9.38 197th 206 4.4%
2023 16.33 195th 214 8.9%
2024 40.49 119th 216 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at Burns High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.68 157th 266 41.0%
2019 13.03 227th 245 7.3%
2023 25.48 194th 237 18.1%
2024 35.66 159th 244 34.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burns High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 304 0 5 19 13 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 290 0 5 12 24 n/a n/a 0 331
1993 277 0 3 19 35 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 317 1 4 15 22 n/a n/a 0 359
1995 305 2 1 15 28 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 305 2 1 15 28 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 306 1 3 16 24 n/a n/a 0 350
1998 318 1 3 18 21 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 315 1 5 15 19 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 306 3 6 14 25 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 295 1 6 11 23 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 310 2 8 12 23 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 310 2 8 12 23 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 300 1 4 13 17 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 286 2 5 17 18 n/a n/a 0 328
2006 272 1 4 17 21 n/a n/a 0 315
2007 300 1 3 14 23 n/a n/a 0 341
2008 294 1 5 11 18 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 287 0 4 12 15 n/a n/a 6 324
2010 261 1 4 6 17 n/a n/a 7 296
2011 212 1 5 7 10 2 11 0 248
2012 203 1 1 9 7 2 16 0 239
2013 180 0 0 9 9 2 16 0 216
2014 188 0 1 9 8 1 16 0 223
2015 194 0 2 11 9 0 20 0 236
2016 206 0 1 9 6 0 22 0 244
2017 225 0 2 15 5 0 17 0 264
2018 204 0 1 19 8 0 20 0 252
2019 191 0 1 18 9 0 15 0 234
2020 186 0 2 24 5 0 13 0 230
2021 177 1 0 23 11 0 17 1 230
2022 186 1 0 19 11 0 17 0 234
2023 184 1 0 18 7 0 9 0 219
2024 189 0 1 19 4 0 17 0 230

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 Burns High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 341 23.2 14.6 7.6
1992 331 20.7 15.9 15.1
1993 334 23.1 14.5 11.7
1994 359 21.1 17.0 10
1995 351 20.7 17.0 14.2
1996 351 20.7 17.0 14.2
1997 350 19.3 18.1 18.3
1998 361 21.3 16.9 15.2
1999 355 18.3 19.4 19.7
2000 354 19.7 18.0 23.4
2001 336 20.4 16.5 33.6
2002 355 19.8 17.9 40.3
2003 355 19.8 17.9 40.3
2004 335 18.8 17.8 42.7
2005 328 20.3 16.2 48.8
2006 315 18.0 17.5 37.5
2007 341 19.9 17.1 36.1
2008 329 20.4 16.1 45.3
2009 324 18.4 17.6 65.1
2010 296 18.4 16.0 48.8
2011 248 17.4 14.2 54.4
2012 239 16.9 14.1 55.2
2013 216 16.9 12.7 56.5
2014 223 16.4 13.5 57
2015 236 14.0 16.8 55.5
2016 244 15.0 16.2 51.2
2017 264 17.1 15.4 46.6
2018 252 18.2 13.8 50.8
2019 234 15.8 14.7 32.1
2020 230 16.5 13.9 32.2
2021 230 15.9 14.4 36.5
2022 234 15.4 15.1 n/a
2023 219 17.0 12.8 41.6
2024 230 16.0 14.3 33

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 Burns High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 341 23.2 14.6 7.6
1992 331 20.7 15.9 15.1
1993 334 23.1 14.5 11.7
1994 359 21.1 17.0 10
1995 351 20.7 17.0 14.2
1996 351 20.7 17.0 14.2
1997 350 19.3 18.1 18.3
1998 361 21.3 16.9 15.2
1999 355 18.3 19.4 19.7
2000 354 19.7 18.0 23.4
2001 336 20.4 16.5 33.6
2002 355 19.8 17.9 40.3
2003 355 19.8 17.9 40.3
2004 335 18.8 17.8 42.7
2005 328 20.3 16.2 48.8
2006 315 18.0 17.5 37.5
2007 341 19.9 17.1 36.1
2008 329 20.4 16.1 45.3
2009 324 18.4 17.6 65.1
2010 296 18.4 16.0 48.8
2011 248 17.4 14.2 54.4
2012 239 16.9 14.1 55.2
2013 216 16.9 12.7 56.5
2014 223 16.4 13.5 57
2015 236 14.0 16.8 55.5
2016 244 15.0 16.2 51.2
2017 264 17.1 15.4 46.6
2018 252 18.2 13.8 50.8
2019 234 15.8 14.7 32.1
2020 230 16.5 13.9 32.2
2021 230 15.9 14.4 36.5
2022 234 15.4 15.1 n/a
2023 219 17.0 12.8 41.6
2024 230 16.0 14.3 33

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 Burns High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $17,083
2020 n/a n/a $17,403
2021 n/a n/a $18,218
2022 $1,856 (8.8%) $19,319 (91.2%) $21,174
2023 $1,586 (6.5%) $22,914 (93.5%) $24,500

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Burns 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 239th of 266 High schoolsRanks 179th of 258 High schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Burns High School)5529.5
 25.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Harney County School District 3)55.729.5
 26.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Burns High School)17.523.8
 6.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Harney County School District 3)17.223.8
 6.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (Burns High School)7.725.5
 17.8%
   11th Grade Science (Harney County School District 3)7.525
 17.5%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students234219
 6.4%
African American01
American Indian97
 22.2%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1818
Pacific Islander00
White191184
 3.7%
Two or More Races159
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.1%41.6%
 9.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Burns High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Burns High School.

Burns High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Henry L Slater Elementary School
Middle : Hines Middle School

Burns High School ranks 147th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Burns High School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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