Burrell High School

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Burrell High School ranks 364 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Burrell High School is a public high school located in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, serving 579 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Deer Lakes School District, which is ranked 415 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Burrell High School has several strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 92.7% to 97.9% over the past 5 years, which are higher than the state average. The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.5% over the same period, which are lower than the state average. In terms of academic performance, Burrell High School outperforms the state average in Keystone Exams for Literature, with 62.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 65.3%. However, the school underperforms the state average in Algebra I and Biology Keystone Exams.

Compared to nearby schools, Burrell High School's performance is mixed. It outperforms Deer Lakes High School and Highlands Senior High School in most metrics, but underperforms Freeport Area Senior High School, which is ranked 59th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 5-star rating. Additionally, Burrell High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 233rd out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 364th out of 674 in 2022-2023, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1021 Puckety Church Rd
Lower Burrell, PA 15068-9706

(724) 334-1403

District: Burrell School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
364^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,824

Feeder schools for Burrell High School:

Elementary:	Bon Air Elementary School
	Stewart Elementary School
Middle:	Charles A Huston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 579

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Two or more races:

5.0%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burrell High School ranks worse than 54% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.77. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Burrell High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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: White (91.4%), two or more races (5%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burrell High School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Burrell High School employs 38.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burrell High School is $17,824.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Burrell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burrell High School 364^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Burrell High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Burrell School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Burrell School District 415^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burrell High School

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Rank History for all students at Burrell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	61.33	244^th	583	58.1%
2004	61.63	257^th	590	56.4%
2005	59.01	282^nd	593	52.4%
2006	67.11	208^th	604	65.6%
2007	57.56	322^nd	615	47.6%
2008	64.24	240^th	621	61.4%
2009	57.77	299^th	632	52.7%
2010	74.60	139^th	649	78.6%
2011	70.21	207^th	660	68.6%
2012	69.48	217^th	664	67.3%
2013	60.22	254^th	591	57.0%
2014	52.23	334^th	580	42.4%
2015	56.53	377^th	680	44.6%
2016	70.02	239^th	677	64.7%
2017	46.92	434^th	663	34.5%
2018	68.48	273^rd	673	59.4%
2019	53.50	403^rd	693	41.8%
2021	59.05	283^rd	537	47.3%
2022	66.91	233^rd	634	63.2%
2023	51.77	364^th	674	46.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burrell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.92	373^rd	652	42.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Burrell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.95	134^th	502	73.3%

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Rank History for White students at Burrell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.29	385^th	577	33.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burrell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	743	13	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	763
1989	725	13	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	739
1990	684	12	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	697
1991	631	15	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	648
1992	620	14	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	636
1993	625	9	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	637
1994	634	8	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	645
1995	651	8	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	665
1996	651	8	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	665
1997	689	11	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	705
1998	705	14	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	723
1999	732	11	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	745
2000	724	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	735
2001	746	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	752
2002	691	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	699
2003	691	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	699
2004	694	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	703
2005	715	8	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	725
2006	688	13	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	706
2007	687	18	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	712
2008	649	19	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	675
2009	610	19	5	2	5	n/a	n/a	641
2010	603	13	7	1	3	n/a	n/a	627
2011	592	10	2	2	3	0	5	614
2012	571	14	6	2	3	0	5	601
2013	560	13	5	2	1	0	8	589
2014	554	15	6	4	0	0	12	591
2015	536	11	5	4	0	0	7	563
2016	534	8	5	3	1	0	12	563
2017	543	8	2	6	2	0	9	570
2018	540	8	6	6	2	0	10	572
2019	554	9	6	5	1	0	17	592
2020	550	14	8	7	0	0	19	598
2021	543	13	7	7	0	0	21	591
2022	524	14	4	6	0	0	26	574
2023	529	11	4	6	0	0	29	579

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 Burrell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	763	52.7	14.4	n/a
1989	739	48.6	15.2	n/a
1990	697	49.6	14.0	0
1991	648	52.0	12.4	n/a
1992	636	49.6	12.8	n/a
1993	637	39.0	16.3	n/a
1994	645	39.0	16.5	n/a
1995	665	44.4	15.0	n/a
1996	665	44.4	15.0	n/a
1997	705	42.4	16.6	n/a
1998	723	44.5	16.2	n/a
1999	745	44.5	16.7	n/a
2000	735	45.0	16.3	7.2
2001	752	43.0	17.5	8.5
2002	699	42.6	16.4	11.9
2003	699	42.6	16.4	11.9
2004	703	42.6	16.5	8.5
2005	725	41.5	17.5	11.4
2006	706	42.4	16.7	14.2
2007	712	42.3	16.8	17.8
2008	675	41.0	16.5	17.9
2009	641	40.4	15.8	19.7
2010	627	38.8	16.1	23.1
2011	614	39.9	15.3	21.5
2012	601	41.3	14.5	21.8
2013	589	39.9	14.7	23.9
2014	591	39.4	14.9	23.4
2015	563	38.0	14.8	25.6
2016	563	38.0	14.8	27.4
2017	570	38.9	14.6	22.3
2018	572	39.8	14.3	21.9
2019	592	39.8	14.8	22.8
2020	598	38.6	15.4	24.1
2021	591	38.4	15.3	26.1
2022	574	39.6	14.4	27.7
2023	579	38.6	14.9	28.2

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 Burrell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	763	52.7	14.4	n/a
1989	739	48.6	15.2	n/a
1990	697	49.6	14.0	0
1991	648	52.0	12.4	n/a
1992	636	49.6	12.8	n/a
1993	637	39.0	16.3	n/a
1994	645	39.0	16.5	n/a
1995	665	44.4	15.0	n/a
1996	665	44.4	15.0	n/a
1997	705	42.4	16.6	n/a
1998	723	44.5	16.2	n/a
1999	745	44.5	16.7	n/a
2000	735	45.0	16.3	7.2
2001	752	43.0	17.5	8.5
2002	699	42.6	16.4	11.9
2003	699	42.6	16.4	11.9
2004	703	42.6	16.5	8.5
2005	725	41.5	17.5	11.4
2006	706	42.4	16.7	14.2
2007	712	42.3	16.8	17.8
2008	675	41.0	16.5	17.9
2009	641	40.4	15.8	19.7
2010	627	38.8	16.1	23.1
2011	614	39.9	15.3	21.5
2012	601	41.3	14.5	21.8
2013	589	39.9	14.7	23.9
2014	591	39.4	14.9	23.4
2015	563	38.0	14.8	25.6
2016	563	38.0	14.8	27.4
2017	570	38.9	14.6	22.3
2018	572	39.8	14.3	21.9
2019	592	39.8	14.8	22.8
2020	598	38.6	15.4	24.1
2021	591	38.4	15.3	26.1
2022	574	39.6	14.4	27.7
2023	579	38.6	14.9	28.2

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 Burrell High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$09 (0.1%)	$15,334 (99.9%)	$15,342
2020	$13 (0.1%)	$15,385 (99.9%)	$15,398
2021	$407 (2.5%)	$15,906 (97.5%)	$16,313
2022	$516 (2.9%)	$17,308 (97.1%)	$17,824

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burrell High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 403^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 364^th of 674 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Burrell High School)	63.4	42.2	21.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Burrell High School)	57.4	41.4	16%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Burrell High School)	69.9	62.7	7.2%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	592	579	2.2%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	554	529	4.5%
Two or More Races	17	29	70.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.8%	28.2%	5.3%

Schools Near Burrell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burrell High School	Public	9-12	1021 Puckety Church Rd	Lower Burrell	15068	Westmoreland County	Burrell School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 334-1403	579	39	14.9	28.2%	529 (91.4%)	11 (1.9%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	51.8	364^th of 674 public high schools	46.0%		66.9	233^rd of 634 public high schools	63.2%	131	42.2	41.4	62.7									$17,824	$516	$17,308
Highlands Senior High School	Public	9-12	1500 Pacific Ave	Natrona Heights	15065	Allegheny County	Highlands School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 226-1000	713	40	18.0	90.3%	577 (80.9%)	64 (9.0%)	17 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.0%)	49	387^th of 674 public high schools	42.6%		41.1	447^th of 634 public high schools	29.5%	60	25.2	44.5	66.4									$18,101	$1,271	$16,830
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	705 Stevenson Boulevard	New Kensington	15068	Westmoreland County	Northern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 335-9389	6	15	.4		5 (83.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	703 Stevenson Blvd	New Kensington	15068	Westmoreland County	New Kensington-Arnold School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 337-4536	869	58	14.9	90.0%	397 (45.7%)	290 (33.4%)	23 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	153 (17.6%)	8	614^th of 674 public high schools	8.9%		42.9	435^th of 634 public high schools	31.4%	179	4.0	14.1	35.7	8.2	12.4	10.2	39.5	39.5	33.3	43.6	38.4	$15,675	$1,470	$14,206
Kiski Area High School	Public	9-12	240 Hyde Park Rd	Vandergrift	15690	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-8181	1,126	52	21.6	30.6%	1,024 (90.9%)	73 (6.5%)	13 (1.2%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.9%)	47.2	401^st of 674 public high schools	40.5%		68.8	213^th of 634 public high schools	66.4%	188	12.6	45.8	60.6									$21,845	$959	$20,886
Springdale Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	501 Butler Rd	Springdale	15144	Allegheny County	Allegheny Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 274-8100	387	49	7.9	93.8%	351 (90.7%)	16 (4.1%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	61.5	278^th of 674 public high schools	58.8%		58.5	312^th of 634 public high schools	50.8%	34	23.4	50.0	78.2	39.3	17.2	28.6	62.1	62.1	67.2	62.0	64.7	$20,642	$836	$19,807
Leechburg Area High School	Public	9-12	215 1st St	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 842-0571	186	18	10.3	47.3%	171 (91.9%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	74.7	153^rd of 674 public high schools	77.3%		78.2	125^th of 634 public high schools	80.3%	28	32.3	64.6	81.3									$20,303	$2,891	$17,412
Plum Senior High School	Public	9-12	900 Elicker Rd	Plum	15239	Allegheny County	Plum Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 795-4880	1,226	70	17.4	20.8%	1,066 (86.9%)	91 (7.4%)	18 (1.5%)	10 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.3%)	50.9	373^rd of 674 public high schools	44.7%		60.5	287^th of 634 public high schools	54.7%	86	19.7	46.9	68.3									$18,347	$472	$17,875
Freeport Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	625 South Pike Rd	Freeport	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 295-5143	546	39	14.0	27.3%	516 (94.5%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	87.6	59^th of 674 public high schools	91.2%		90.8	17^th of 634 public high schools	97.3%	42	51.7	67.8	89.8									$17,967	$352	$17,615
Deer Lakes High School	Public	9-12	163 East Union Rd	Cheswick	15024	Allegheny County	Deer Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 265-5320	583	39	15.0	27.8%	557 (95.5%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.9%)	56.3	328^th of 674 public high schools	51.3%		78.2	126^th of 634 public high schools	80.1%	202	35.8	40.6	72.3									$12,375	$1,080	$11,294

Frequently Asked Questions about Burrell High School

How many students attend Burrell High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Burrell High School.

What district is Burrell High School in?

Burrell School District

What is the racial makeup of Burrell High School?

Students at Burrell High School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Burrell High School a good school?

Burrell High School ranks 364^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Burrell High School?

Burrell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bon Air Elementary School
Elementary : Stewart Elementary School
Middle : Charles A Huston Middle School

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