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Burlington High School

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Burlington High School ranks 50 th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

50^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 89% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Burlington High School is a small public high school in Burlington, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 33 students. Despite its small size, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, outperforming the state average in several key academic areas.

Burlington High School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 41% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 26%. The school also excels in Science, with 38% of students proficient or better, and U.S. History, where 62% of students are proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school's 4-year graduation rate of 92% is significantly higher than the state average, and its low student-teacher ratio of 5.4 to 6.1 students per teacher suggests a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to nearby Alva High School and Cherokee High School, Burlington High School stands out for its academic excellence, high graduation rates, and low student-teacher ratio. The school's ability to serve a diverse student population, including a significant number of low-socioeconomic status students, is also noteworthy. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, it remains a high-performing institution that is consistently ranked among the top in Burlington School District, which is itself ranked 32 out of 452 school districts in Oklahoma and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Students ?

6.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$45,389

Per pupil spending ?

60%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 Main Street
Burlington, OK 73722-3722

(580) 431-2222

District: Burlington

Feeder schools for Burlington High School:

Elementary:

Burlington Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Hispanic:

7.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2009 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (41% vs 31% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Oklahoma high schools

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Oklahoma average (82%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg44%

Oklahoma avg31%

50^th of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd of 452Burlington among Oklahoma 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	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	83.0	50 of 463	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	91.4	30 of 431	93.0%	★★★★★
2015	74.1	107 of 449	76.2%	★★★★☆
2011	87.0	16 of 424	96.2%	★★★★★
2010	89.2	13 of 431	97.0%	★★★★★
2009	87.8	20 of 428	95.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	90.3	22 of 374	94.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	68.5	77 of 333	76.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)77th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History62%+20 vs state

English Language Arts I41%+15 vs state

Science38%+8 vs state

Mathematics23%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Burlington High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)		OSTP Mathematics (2025)		OSTP Science (2025)		OSTP U.S. History (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	OSTP English Language Arts I 11th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 11th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 11th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	OSTP U.S. History 11th Grade	OSTP U.S. History All Grades	Total
Burlington High School	Public	9-12	401 Main Street	Burlington	73722	Alfalfa County	Burlington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 431-2222	40	6	6.9	60.0%	32 (80.0%)	1 (2.5%)	3 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	83	50^th of 463 public high schools	89.2%		91.4	30^th of 431 public high schools	93.0%	20	41.0	41.0	23.0	23.0	38.0	38.0	62.0	62.0	$45,389
Cherokee High School	Public	9-12	412 E 5th Street	Cherokee	73728	Alfalfa County	Cherokee	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 596-3391	118	9	13.5	50.0%	89 (75.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	89.7	30^th of 463 public high schools	93.5%		78.1	71^st of 431 public high schools	83.5%	41	55.0	55.0	32.0	32.0	29.0	29.0	65.0	65.0	$18,908
Alva High School	Public	9-12	501 14th Street	Alva	73717	Woods County	Alva	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 327-3682	279	22	12.7	45.5%	208 (74.6%)	2 (0.7%)	33 (11.8%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.3%)	76.2	80^th of 463 public high schools	82.7%		57.9	155^th of 431 public high schools	64.0%	75	56.0	56.0	13.0	13.0	34.0	34.0	54.0	54.0	$16,622

Frequently Asked Questions about Burlington High School

How many students attend Burlington High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 40 students attended Burlington High School.

What district is Burlington High School in?

Burlington

What schools feed into Burlington High School?

Burlington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burlington Elementary School

Is Burlington High School a good school?

Burlington High School ranks 50^th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Burlington High School?

Students at Burlington High School are 80% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 3% African American.

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