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Burlington High School

Grades 09–12 · Burlington, VT · NCES 500282000063

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52 Institute Road · Burlington, VT 05408

At a glance

Reported students

921

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

76.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Vermont high enrollment

97th percentile

Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

285.5

Burlington High School: 921 reported students.

State peer staffing position

87th percentile

12.1:1 reported; state peer median 9.6:1. 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
884
Teachers (FTE)
66
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1

What the reported data says about Burlington High School

Burlington High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Burlington. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Burlington School District. NCES reports 921 students for 2024–25.

Among 64 high schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 301.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, above the Vermont median of 9.6:1 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 (59.3%) and Black (22%). English learners represent 12% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. 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 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Burlington High School

  1. 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
12%
Students with disabilities
14.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
57.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
3
Psychologists (FTE)
1
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

  • White59.3%
  • Hispanic4%
  • Black22%
  • Asian7.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial7.1%

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

9 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 School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Burlington Technical Center

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

Champlain School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

559 reported students

Edmunds Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

356 reported students

Lyman C. Hunt Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

322 reported students

J. J. Flynn School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

292 reported students

Edmunds Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

279 reported students

View all 10 district schools →