Enrollment
1,791
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Burleson, TX
Burleson H S
Federal NCES profile for Burleson 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 481218000715
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burleson H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burleson H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burleson H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burleson H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burleson H S
Burleson H S is a large high school in Burleson, Texas, enrolling 1,791 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,791 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burleson Isd spends $9,643 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students) and Nick Kerr Middle (1,218 students) alongside Burleson H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burleson H S compares
Burleson H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,791 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,791
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$9,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Burleson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burleson Isd, which includes Burleson H S.
$9,643
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 35.1%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Burleson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nick Kerr Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy at Nola Dunn | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burleson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,791 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burleson H S
How many students attend Burleson H S?
Burleson H S has 1,791 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burleson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burleson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Burleson H S is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burleson H S?
32.1% of students at Burleson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burleson H S?
The largest demographic group at Burleson H S is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burleson H S?
Burleson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burleson H S rank among high schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Burleson H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Burleson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Burleson on the city page.
Is Burleson H S a good school?
Burleson H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burleson Isd?
Besides Burleson H S, Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students), Nick Kerr Middle (1,218 students), and Hughes Middle (965 students). See the Burleson Isd district page for the complete list.
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