At a glance
Reported students
1,016
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
301.5
Burlington Community High School: 1,016 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,078
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Burlington Community High School
Burlington Community High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Burlington. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Burlington Comm School District. NCES reports 1,016 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.4%) and Black (15.8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Burlington Community High School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.4%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black15.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Burlington Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edward Stone Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
452 reported students
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
412 reported students
Black Hawk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
305 reported students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
298 reported students
North Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
268 reported students
James Wilson Grimes School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
212 reported students
Public schools near Burlington Community High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Stone Middle School Middle · Burlington Comm School District | 07–08 | 452 | 0.6 mi |
| Corse Early Childhood Center Other · Burlington Comm School District | PK–PK | 177 | 0.8 mi |
| James Wilson Grimes School Elementary · Burlington Comm School District | KG–04 | 212 | 1.6 mi |
| West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School High · West Burlington Ind School District | 07–12 | 396 | 1.6 mi |
| West Burlington Elem School Elementary · West Burlington Ind School District | PK–06 | 479 | 1.6 mi |
| North Hill Elementary School Elementary · Burlington Comm School District | KG–04 | 268 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burlington Community High School
What grades does Burlington Community High School serve?
Burlington Community High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Burlington Comm School District.
How many students attend Burlington Community High School?
Burlington Community High School reported 1,016 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,078 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burlington Community High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 1,016 students and 71.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burlington Community High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burlington Community High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burlington Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Burlington Community High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Burlington Community High School in?
Burlington Community High School is part of Burlington Comm School District, based in Burlington, IA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burlington Community High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edward Stone Middle School (0.6 mi), Corse Early Childhood Center (0.8 mi), James Wilson Grimes School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.