Is Burlington High School a good school?

Burlington High School ranks 5 th of 16 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Burlington High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 989 students attended Burlington High School.

What is the racial makeup of Burlington High School?

Students at Burlington High School are 61% White, 20% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Burlington High School?

Burlington High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : C. P. Smith School Elementary : Champlain School Elementary : Edmunds Elementary School Elementary : Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler Elementary : J. J. Flynn School Elementary : Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes Middle : Edmunds Middle School Middle : Lyman C. Hunt Middle School

Burlington High School

Summary:

Burlington High School is a public high school serving 987 students in grades 9-12 in Burlington, Vermont, a diverse city in the northwestern part of the state. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Vermont, with strong academic performance that exceeds statewide averages, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

One of the key factors that sets Burlington High School apart is its diverse student population, with significant representation of African American (17.73%), Asian (7.9%), and multiracial (7.8%) students. The school's performance in serving these student subgroups is also noteworthy, with the school ranking highly in the state for African American, Asian, and White student achievement. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 may contribute to its academic success, compared to nearby schools like Mt. Mansfield Union High School (15.3) and Champlain Valley Union High School (14.0).

While Burlington High School is a strong-performing school, there are areas where it could potentially improve, such as the performance of its English Language Learner and Special Education student subgroups, which have lower rankings compared to other subgroups. By continuing to focus on supporting all students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, Burlington High School can maintain its position as a leading educational institution in South Burlington School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408-2721

(802) 864-8411

District: Burlington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 16 Vermont High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,851

Feeder schools for Burlington High School:

Elementary:	C. P. Smith School
	Champlain School
	Edmunds Elementary School
	Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
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	J. J. Flynn School
	Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
Middle:	Edmunds Middle School
	Lyman C. Hunt Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 989

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

African American:

19.9%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burlington High School ranks better than 68.8% of high schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), African American (19.9%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burlington High School is 12.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burlington High School is $11,851.

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SchoolDigger ranks Burlington High School 5^th of 16 Vermont public high schools. (See Burlington High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Burlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2008	46.58	30^th	60	50.0%
2009	70.00	15^th	59	74.6%
2010	53.97	25^th	60	58.3%
2011	67.40	16^th	60	73.3%
2012	55.72	25^th	59	57.6%
2013	57.61	23^rd	60	61.7%
2014	40.50	31^st	52	40.4%
2015	60.52	21^st	60	65.0%
2016	54.73	24^th	58	58.6%
2017	32.84	40^th	55	27.3%
2018	56.49	18^th	46	60.9%
2019	55.69	16^th	49	67.3%
2021	85.77	5^th	46	89.1%
2023	78.34	5^th	16	68.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	6.99	2^nd	2	0.0%
2019	1.29	1^st	1	0.0%
2021	44.83	2^nd	2	0.0%
2023	30.35	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Burlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	50.38	10^th	25	60.0%
2019	71.09	3^rd	21	85.7%
2021	90.32	3^rd	20	85.0%
2023	80.81	2^nd	7	71.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	19.74	26^th	29	10.3%
2019	21.41	30^th	33	9.1%
2021	65.94	8^th	31	74.2%
2023	64.47	4^th	11	63.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Burlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	47.12	18^th	30	40.0%
2019	45.72	22^nd	38	42.1%
2021	94.29	1^st	42	97.6%
2023	77.42	5^th	15	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Burlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	58.73	11^th	29	62.1%
2019	59.21	14^th	41	65.9%
2021	64.07	12^th	40	70.0%
2023	77.14	6^th	25	76.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Burlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	4.40	4^th	4	0.0%
2019	10.14	3^rd	3	0.0%
2021	13.53	3^rd	3	0.0%
2022	17.13	5^th	5	0.0%
2023	57.94	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Burlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	68.25	1^st	2	50.0%
2019	55.06	1^st	2	50.0%
2021	37.15	3^rd	5	40.0%
2023	53.33	5^th	7	28.6%

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Rank History for White students at Burlington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	76.76	7^th	39	82.1%
2019	76.16	10^th	48	79.2%
2021	95.03	3^rd	49	93.9%
2023	93.98	2^nd	49	95.9%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency 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: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Burlington High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1036	14	9	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1069
1989	1007	12	4	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1029
1990	938	12	4	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	960
1991	902	7	27	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	943
1992	958	6	31	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1002
1993	934	13	1	11	34	n/a	n/a	0	993
1994	1011	15	55	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1093
1995	967	31	78	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1086
1996	967	31	78	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1086
1997	996	32	77	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1116
1998	979	40	82	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1113
1999	988	50	71	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	1125
2000	880	48	80	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	1024
2001	864	54	74	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2002	936	73	67	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	1110
2003	936	73	67	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	1110
2004	968	78	57	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	1135
2005	992	86	61	23	4	n/a	n/a	3	1169
2006	978	92	64	22	5	n/a	n/a	7	1168
2007	965	103	64	23	2	n/a	n/a	15	1172
2008	935	115	76	42	0	n/a	n/a	19	1187
2009	989	91	49	17	5	2	4	0	1157
2010	878	125	64	17	3	1	0	0	1088
2011	781	137	113	23	3	2	15	0	1074
2012	764	142	102	21	3	2	13	0	1047
2013	734	160	124	24	4	1	20	0	1067
2014	706	160	149	24	2	0	25	0	1066
2015	676	157	136	24	2	0	37	0	1032
2016	659	159	153	33	3	0	41	0	1048
2017	629	160	141	30	4	0	41	0	1005
2018	628	147	136	25	1	1	41	0	979
2019	596	134	138	24	1	1	51	0	945
2020	610	160	130	23	2	1	69	0	995
2021	609	162	121	19	3	1	73	0	988
2022	596	157	85	27	2	0	81	0	948
2023	625	175	78	31	1	0	77	0	987
2024	607	197	71	36	1	0	77	0	989

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 Burlington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1069	86.0	12.4	84.8
1989	1029	73.6	13.9	87.2
1990	960	73.6	13.0	95.8
1991	943	81.8	11.5	94.9
1992	1002	76.7	13.0	n/a
1993	993	76.7	12.9	95
1994	1093	81.0	13.5	95
1995	1086	61.9	17.5	34.3
1996	1086	61.9	17.5	34.3
1997	1116	77.0	14.5	20.4
1998	1113	67.6	16.5	n/a
1999	1125	108.0	10.4	94.9
2000	1024	78.5	13.0	32
2001	1013	72.0	14.1	27.7
2002	1110	95.5	11.6	39.6
2003	1110	95.5	11.6	39.6
2004	1135	78.3	14.5	36.8
2005	1169	80.4	14.5	30.4
2006	1168	83.7	14.0	37.9
2007	1172	86.0	13.6	35
2008	1187	104.9	11.3	41.9
2009	1157	102.5	11.3	43.1
2010	1088	84.7	12.8	39.2
2011	1074	112.0	9.5	43
2012	1047	103.9	10.0	47.9
2013	1067	106.5	10.0	41.5
2014	1066	119.1	8.9	42.7
2015	1032	108.0	9.5	48.6
2016	1048	111.0	9.4	48.5
2017	1005	82.5	12.1	45.3
2018	979	83.4	11.7	45.7
2019	945	75.1	12.5	43.8
2020	995	74.2	13.4	45.7
2021	988	76.7	12.8	46.5
2022	948	77.7	12.2	47.7
2023	987	80.7	12.2	47.7
2024	989	78.5	12.5	48.6

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 Burlington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1069	86.0	12.4	84.8
1989	1029	73.6	13.9	87.2
1990	960	73.6	13.0	95.8
1991	943	81.8	11.5	94.9
1992	1002	76.7	13.0	n/a
1993	993	76.7	12.9	95
1994	1093	81.0	13.5	95
1995	1086	61.9	17.5	34.3
1996	1086	61.9	17.5	34.3
1997	1116	77.0	14.5	20.4
1998	1113	67.6	16.5	n/a
1999	1125	108.0	10.4	94.9
2000	1024	78.5	13.0	32
2001	1013	72.0	14.1	27.7
2002	1110	95.5	11.6	39.6
2003	1110	95.5	11.6	39.6
2004	1135	78.3	14.5	36.8
2005	1169	80.4	14.5	30.4
2006	1168	83.7	14.0	37.9
2007	1172	86.0	13.6	35
2008	1187	104.9	11.3	41.9
2009	1157	102.5	11.3	43.1
2010	1088	84.7	12.8	39.2
2011	1074	112.0	9.5	43
2012	1047	103.9	10.0	47.9
2013	1067	106.5	10.0	41.5
2014	1066	119.1	8.9	42.7
2015	1032	108.0	9.5	48.6
2016	1048	111.0	9.4	48.5
2017	1005	82.5	12.1	45.3
2018	979	83.4	11.7	45.7
2019	945	75.1	12.5	43.8
2020	995	74.2	13.4	45.7
2021	988	76.7	12.8	46.5
2022	948	77.7	12.2	47.7
2023	987	80.7	12.2	47.7
2024	989	78.5	12.5	48.6

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 Burlington High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$960 (8.1%)	$10,891 (91.9%)	$11,851

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burlington 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 16^th of 49 High schools	Ranks 5^th of 16 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Burlington High School)	33.1	51.6	18.5%
11th Grade Science (Vermont)	41.4	40.2	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	945	987	4.4%
African American	134	175	30.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	138	78	43.5%
Hispanic	24	31	29.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	596	625	4.9%
Two or More Races	51	77	51%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.8%	47.7%	3.9%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)	VTCAP Mathematics (2023)	VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burlington High School	Public	9-12	52 Institute Road	Burlington	05408	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8411	989	79	12.5	48.6%	607 (61.4%)	197 (19.9%)	36 (3.6%)	71 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (7.8%)	78.3	5^th of 16 public high schools	68.8%					(n/a)	48.1	47.6	56.3	$11,851	$960	$10,891
Burlington Technical Center	Public	9-12	52 Institute Road	Burlington	05401	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 864-8426	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Winooski High School	Public	9-12	60 Normand Street	Winooski	05404	Chittenden County	Winooski Incorporated School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 655-3530	197	27	7.2	85.3%	69 (35.0%)	67 (34.0%)	5 (2.5%)	39 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.6%)								(n/a)			18.0	$15,247	$00	$15,247
Colchester High School	Public	9-12	131 Laker Lane	Colchester	05446	Chittenden County	Colchester School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 264-5700	710	57	12.4	36.3%	591 (83.2%)	25 (3.5%)	25 (3.5%)	31 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.9%)								(n/a)			47.9	$13,060	$00	$13,060
South Burlington High School	Public	9-12	550 Dorset Street	South Burlington	05403	Chittenden County	South Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 652-7000	815	76	10.7	27.9%	608 (74.6%)	41 (5.0%)	41 (5.0%)	62 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.7%)								(n/a)			56.5	$12,457	$226	$12,231
The Center for Technology - Essex	Public	9-12	2 Educational Drive Suite 200	Essex Junction	05452	Chittenden County	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 879-5558	0	41	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Essex High School	Public	9-12	2 Educational Drive	Essex Junction	05452	Chittenden County	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 879-7121	1,230	112	11.0	30.4%	997 (81.1%)	39 (3.2%)	50 (4.1%)	58 (4.7%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	78 (6.3%)								(n/a)			59.6
Milton Senior High School	Public	9-12	17 Rebecca Lander Drive	Milton	05468	Chittenden County	Milton School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 893-5400	412	40	10.3	33.0%	381 (92.5%)	13 (3.2%)	8 (1.9%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	59.3	7^th of 16 public high schools	56.3%		51.1	17^th of 37 public high schools	54.1%	10	52.5	38.6	34.9	$11,706	$532	$11,174
Champlain Valley Union High School	Public	9-12	396 CVU Road	Hinesburg	05461	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 482-7100	1,291	92	13.9	17.7%	1,140 (88.3%)	47 (3.6%)	45 (3.5%)	29 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (2.1%)	92	1^st of 16 public high schools	93.8%		95.3	1^st of 37 public high schools	97.3%		62.0		70.5	$11,764	$241	$11,523
Mt. Mansfield Union High School	Public	9-12	211 Browns Trace Road	Jericho	05465	Chittenden County	Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 899-4690	702	53	13.3	23.8%	646 (92.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)								(n/a)			59.8

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