- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, MA
Burlington High
Federal NCES profile for Burlington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250324000426
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,019
- students enrolled
Burlington High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Burlington, MA.
School address
District: Burlington · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250324000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Burlington High held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 88.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 250324000426 · Burlington, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Simonds Middle (848 students)
Burlington High held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 88.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Burlington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burlington High
1,019 students
- Marshall Simon
Marshall Simonds Middle
848 students
- Francis Wyman
Francis Wyman Elementary
514 students
- Fox Hill
Fox Hill
437 students
- Memorial 372
Memorial
372 students
- Pine Glen Elem 320
Pine Glen Elementary
320 students
What this shows Burlington High reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington High compares
Burlington High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,873
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.6 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Asian 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Burlington High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Burlington reports $26,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Simonds Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Wyman Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Hill | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Glen Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,019 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington High
How many students attend Burlington High?
Burlington High has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, MA. CCD year-over-year: 972 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington High is 11.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington High?
The largest demographic group at Burlington High is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Burlington, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington High?
Burlington High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Burlington, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington?
Besides Burlington High, Burlington also operates Marshall Simonds Middle (848 students), Francis Wyman Elementary (514 students), and Fox Hill (437 students). See the Burlington district page for the complete list.