Summary:
The 82411 zip code is home to a single high-performing high school, Burlington High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 2-3 high schools in Wyoming. This standout institution serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Big Horn County School District #1.
Burlington High School's academic excellence is evident in its strong metrics. The school boasts an 81.6% four-year graduation rate and its students significantly outperform district and state averages on the WY-TOPP assessments for 9th and 10th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. For instance, 75% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.7% for the district and 50.4% statewide. The school's high per-student spending of $27,030 and low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 suggest it is allocating significant resources to support student learning and success.
While Burlington High School is delivering excellent educational outcomes overall, there may be opportunities to further improve performance, particularly for the 25% of 10th graders not yet proficient in ELA and the 20-30% not yet proficient in Math. Additionally, the school's relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 44.44% highlights the need to ensure educational equity for students of all socioeconomic backgrounds in the school and district.
Thank you for your feedback!