Summary:
The Burlington-Edison School District in Washington operates two high schools: the comprehensive Burlington Edison High School serving grades 9-12 with over 1,000 students, and the much smaller Open Doors alternative program for grades 10-12 with only about a dozen students.
Burlington Edison High School is the district's primary high school and has shown remarkable recent improvement in its statewide ranking. It performs notably well in science, exceeding both district and state averages, and maintains a graduation rate above the state average. However, the school faces a significant challenge in mathematics, where proficiency lags behind state averages, indicating a specific area for potential focus. Interestingly, while its graduation rate is strong, its dropout rate is also slightly above the state average, suggesting efforts are successful for students who persist but retention could be improved.
Comparing the two schools reveals stark differences: Open Doors operates with dramatically lower per-student spending and serves a very small group of students with high economic need. The main high school consistently outperforms the wider Burlington-Edison School District averages, particularly in English and science, positioning it as an academic strength within the district. Parents should note the high school's positive trajectory and science success, but also be aware of the math performance gap and the very limited scale of the district's alternative program.
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