- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, NJ
Burlington City High School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340243000966
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington City High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington City High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington City High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Burlington, NJ.
School address
District: Burlington City Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340243000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Burlington City High School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 340243000966 · Burlington, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 10.1:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Watts Intermediate School (483 students)
Burlington City High School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Burlington City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burlington City High School
757 students
- Wilbur Watts I
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
483 students
- Samuel Smith E
Samuel Smith Elementary School
310 students
- Captain James 229
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
229 students
What this shows Burlington City High School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington City High School compares
Burlington City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 41% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$26,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.4%
White 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Burlington City High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington City Public School District reports $26,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlington City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Watts Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Captain James Lawrence Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington City High School
How many students attend Burlington City High School?
Burlington City High School has 757 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington City High School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Burlington City High School?
41.6% of students at Burlington City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington City High School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington City High School is African American at 46.4% of enrollment, in Burlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington City High School?
Burlington City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Burlington City High School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington City High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Burlington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington City Public School District?
Besides Burlington City High School, Burlington City Public School District also operates Wilbur Watts Intermediate School (483 students), Samuel Smith Elementary School (310 students), and Captain James Lawrence Elementary School (229 students). See the Burlington City Public School District district page for the complete list.