- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burkburnett, TX
Burkburnett H S
Federal NCES profile for Burkburnett H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481212000707
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burkburnett H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Burkburnett · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Burkburnett H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burkburnett H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Burkburnett, TX.
School address
District: Burkburnett Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481212000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Burkburnett H S grew from 834 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 481212000707 · Burkburnett, TX High · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 12.9:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Burkburnett Middle (743 students)
Burkburnett H S grew from 834 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burkburnett H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burkburnett H S
901 students
- Burkburnett Mi
Burkburnett Middle
743 students
- I C Evans El
I C Evans El
568 students
- Overton Ray El
Overton Ray El
526 students
- John G Tower E
John G Tower El
448 students
- Gateway Studen 25
Gateway Student Support Ctr
25 students
What this shows Burkburnett H S reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burkburnett H S compares
Burkburnett H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Burkburnett H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burkburnett Isd reports $12,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burkburnett H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkburnett Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| I C Evans El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Overton Ray El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John G Tower El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Student Support Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burkburnett H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~901 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burkburnett H S
How many students attend Burkburnett H S?
Burkburnett H S has 901 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burkburnett, TX. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burkburnett H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Burkburnett H S is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burkburnett H S?
35.6% of students at Burkburnett H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burkburnett H S?
The largest demographic group at Burkburnett H S is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Burkburnett, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burkburnett H S?
Burkburnett H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burkburnett H S rank among public schools in Burkburnett?
By Resource Investment Index, Burkburnett H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Burkburnett, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burkburnett on the city page.
What other schools are in Burkburnett Isd?
Besides Burkburnett H S, Burkburnett Isd also operates Burkburnett Middle (743 students), I C Evans El (568 students), and Overton Ray El (526 students). See the Burkburnett Isd district page for the complete list.