Summary:
Burleson High School is a public high school serving 1,761 students in grades 9-12 in Burleson, Texas, which is part of the Burleson Independent School District. The school has maintained strong academic performance, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and test scores that generally exceed district and state averages.
Burleson High School's 4-year graduation rate has ranged from 92.6% to 96.6% over the past 5 years, higher than the state average. The school's dropout rate has also remained low, between 0.7% and 1.7% during the same period, lower than the state average. On STAAR EOC (End of Course) tests, Burleson High School's scores are above the district and state averages in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History. The school also performs relatively well for its special education and gifted and talented student populations, ranking in the top half of Texas high schools for both groups.
While Burleson High School's overall performance is strong, there are some areas for improvement. The school's racial subgroup performance shows disparities, with Asian and Native American students performing particularly well, ranking in the top 20% and top 1% of Texas high schools, respectively, while White and multi-racial students perform less strongly. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from 451 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to 803 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, suggesting increasing competition from other high-performing schools in the state. Compared to nearby schools like Burleson Centennial High School, Burleson High School generally outperforms its peers, but the school may need to address these areas to maintain its position as a top-performing school in the region.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.0
Number of students: 1,761
Racial breakdown:
White:
57.9%
Hispanic:
25.2%
African American:
10.2%
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Two or more races:
4.3%
Asian:
1.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.7%
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