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Burns High School

Q: Is Burns High School a good school?

Burns High School ranks 197 th of 270 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

197^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 270 Oregon High Schools

Better than 27% of Oregon high schools

Summary

Burns High School is a public high school located in Burns, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 230 students. The school is part of the Harney County School District 3, which is ranked 125 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burns High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, with only 41.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 5.9% in Mathematics, and 23.9% in Science. The school's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from 40.7% to 81.8% in recent years, and it has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 33.9% to 41.3%. Additionally, a large proportion of the student population comes from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 33.04% to 41.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The only nearby school, Monroe School, is a much smaller school with only 16 students. While it has a higher four-year graduation rate than Burns High School, its overall performance and ranking are significantly lower, indicating that Burns High School may be the only viable high school option for students in the area. The school's increased spending per student, from $21,174 in 2021-2022 to $24,500 in 2022-2023, has not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices and resource allocation.

215

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,500

Per pupil spending ?

35.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720-2399

(541) 573-2044

District: Harney County School District 3

Feeder schools for Burns High School:

Elementary:	Henry L Slater Elementary School
Middle:	Hines Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Two or more races:

6.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 10th percentile in 2019 → 27th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 27th (2025) from a 10th-percentile low (2019)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oregon average (24% vs 33% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (48% vs 34% Oregon)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg23%

Oregon avg33%

197^th of 270

Oregon public high schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 49 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to bottom 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

125^th of 140Harney County School District 3 among Oregon 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	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	28.8	197 of 270	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.3	147 of 268	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.0	179 of 258	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	16.5	239 of 266	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.9	145 of 283	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.4	179 of 283	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	68.7	78 of 292	73.3%	★★★★☆
2015	69.2	70 of 292	76.0%	★★★★☆
2014	58.2	139 of 301	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.1	183 of 303	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	61.4	143 of 308	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.8	65 of 299	78.3%	★★★★☆
2010	60.1	129 of 285	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.4	146 of 263	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	41.8	164 of 249	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.2	161 of 244	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.4	77 of 235	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	49.1	126 of 231	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	40.0	146 of 225	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	46.8	101 of 211	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.0	108 of 213	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.7	85 of 200	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.5	162 of 199	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	57.9	103 of 251	59.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	15.1	204 of 224	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	20.2	204 of 229	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.0	190 of 254	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	24.7	184 of 237	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.5	119 of 216	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	16.3	195 of 214	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	9.4	197 of 206	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	37.9	166 of 250	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2019	43.7	51 of 98	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	22.3	205 of 250	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.7	159 of 244	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.5	194 of 237	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.0	227 of 245	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	45.7	157 of 266	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2025)52nd percentile+25 vs school

Special Education (2019)48th percentile+38 vs school

Male (2025)22nd percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)18th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)9th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts41%-3 vs state

Science24%-9 vs state

Mathematics6%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)	OSAS Mathematics (2025)	OSAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burns High School	Public	9-12	1100 Oregon Ave	Burns	97720	Harney County	Harney County School District 3	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 573-2044	215	18	12.2	35.8%	170 (79.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.7%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	28.8	197^th of 270 public high schools	27.0%		42.3	147^th of 268 public high schools	45.1%	50	41.2	5.9	23.9	$24,500	$1,586	$22,914
Monroe School	Public	6-12	1800 W Monroe	Burns	97720	Harney County	ODE YCEP District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 573-3066	15	1	15.0	80.0%	6 (40.0%)	1 (6.7%)	8 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Burns High School

What is the racial makeup of Burns High School?

Students at Burns High School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

Is Burns High School a good school?

Burns High School ranks 197^th of 270 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into Burns High School?

Burns High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Henry L Slater Elementary School
Middle : Hines Middle School

How many students attend Burns High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 215 students attended Burns High School.

What district is Burns High School in?

Harney County School District 3

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