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Burlington High

Q: Is Burlington High a good school?

Burlington High ranks 159 th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

159^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 52% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Burlington High is a public high school serving 256 students in grades 9-12 in Burlington, Kansas, which is part of the Burlington District. The school has maintained strong graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 91.9% in recent years, which are generally higher than the state average. However, Burlington High has experienced higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.2% to 19.7%, which is a concern.

When comparing Burlington High to nearby schools, such as Lebo High and Waverly High, both part of the Lebo-Waverly District, the nearby schools have generally outperformed Burlington High in terms of state rankings and academic performance. Lebo High and Waverly High have demonstrated stronger proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher graduation rates.

While Burlington High's spending per student ($13,456 in 2018-2019) is higher than the nearby Lebo High ($10,139) and Waverly High ($13,315), the school faces challenges in areas such as academic performance, particularly when compared to its high-performing neighbors. To improve Burlington High's overall performance, the school and district may consider addressing chronic absenteeism, analyzing the factors contributing to academic performance gaps, and exploring best practices from the nearby high-performing schools.

246

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,296

Per pupil spending ?

39%

Free/discounted lunch ?

830 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839

(620) 364-8672

District: Burlington

Feeder schools for Burlington High:

Elementary:	Burlington Elementary School
Middle:	Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Hispanic:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 76th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Kansas median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg47%

Kansas avg42%

159^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

76^th of 264Burlington among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	49.7	159 of 332	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.5	205 of 318	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.3	185 of 327	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.5	132 of 324	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.9	108 of 320	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.9	125 of 325	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.6	213 of 314	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	72.8	71 of 316	77.5%	★★★★☆
2016	67.6	81 of 313	74.1%	★★★★☆
2015	69.0	79 of 326	75.8%	★★★★☆
2013	69.7	93 of 323	71.2%	★★★★☆
2012	67.9	97 of 317	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.5	99 of 298	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.1	106 of 302	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.0	124 of 291	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	36.3	200 of 267	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	56.6	130 of 280	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.8	92 of 262	64.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	52.0	115 of 250	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.9	115 of 249	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.9	175 of 248	29.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	49.1	118 of 246	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	18.8	227 of 249	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	19.7	217 of 250	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	55.6	79 of 223	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.0	35 of 213	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	59.6	70 of 229	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	24.2	182 of 228	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	64.1	70 of 258	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	86 of 252	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	27.9	177 of 248	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	32.9	78 of 125	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.4	44 of 122	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.7	10 of 117	91.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	44.5	168 of 306	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	211 of 295	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.8	191 of 309	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.6	132 of 307	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.4	90 of 302	70.2%	★★★★☆
2019	57.9	112 of 306	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	29.2	222 of 296	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)73rd percentile+7 vs school

Female (2021)54th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)52nd percentile~ school

White (2025)45th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)38th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics38%~ state avg

English Language Arts35%-9 vs state

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Schools Near Burlington High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burlington High	Public	9-12	830 Cross St	Burlington	66839	Coffey County	Burlington	No	No	No	No	(620) 364-8672	246	26	9.6	39.0%	212 (86.2%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.3%)	49.7	159^th of 332 public high schools	52.1%		39.5	205^th of 318 public high schools	35.5%	46				35.0	35.0				37.7	37.7			$20,296	$1,468	$18,829
Southern Coffey County High School	Public	9-12	1010 N Main	Le Roy	66857	Coffey County	LeRoy-Gridley	No	No	No	No	(620) 964-2217	37	7	5.0	59.5%	34 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)								(n/a)													$24,818	$359	$24,460
Hartford Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	100 Commercial St	Hartford	66854	Lyon County	Southern Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(620) 392-5515	101	11	8.8	56.4%	97 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)	37.5	50.0	14.3	20.0	28.1	37.5	30.0	14.3		26.8	14.3	14.3	$18,606	$362	$18,244
Waverly High	Public	6-12	607 Pearson	Waverly	66871	Coffey County	Lebo-Waverly	No	No	No	No	(785) 733-2561	105	11	9.2	43.8%	94 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	72.5	74^th of 332 public high schools	77.7%		15.4	290^th of 318 public high schools	8.8%	216	41.2	50.0	50.0	36.4	44.8	35.3	35.7	37.5	72.7	43.1	56.3	56.3	$19,713	$00	$19,713
Lebo High	Public	6-12	12 W 4th St	Lebo	66856	Coffey County	Lebo-Waverly	No	No	No	No	(620) 256-6341	117	12	9.9	35.9%	105 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	51.6	150^th of 332 public high schools	54.8%		90.7	18^th of 318 public high schools	94.3%	132	40.0	50.0	41.2	44.4	43.7	55.0	31.3	29.4	27.8	36.6	41.2	38.9	$18,967	$00	$18,967

Frequently Asked Questions about Burlington High

What schools feed into Burlington High?

Burlington High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burlington Elementary School
Middle : Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Is Burlington High a good school?

Burlington High ranks 159^th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Burlington High in?

Burlington

How many students attend Burlington High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 246 students attended Burlington High.

What is the racial makeup of Burlington High?

Students at Burlington High are 86% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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