- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, VT
Burlington High School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500282000063
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also one of the largest schools in Vermont.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Burlington, VT.
School address
District: Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500282000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Burlington High School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 78.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 500282000063 · Burlington, VT High · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 11.5:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Champlain School (559 students)
Burlington High School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 78.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Burlington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burlington High School
921 students
- Champlain Scho
Champlain School
559 students
- Edmunds Middle 356
Edmunds Middle School
356 students
- Lyman C. Hunt 322
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
322 students
- J. J. Flynn Sc 292
J. J. Flynn School
292 students
- Edmunds Elemen 279
Edmunds Elementary School
279 students
What this shows Burlington High School reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington High School compares
Burlington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 40% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Vermont - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$29,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
African American 22.0%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Burlington High School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Burlington School District reports $29,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Flynn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington High School
How many students attend Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has 921 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 987 (2022-23) → 989 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington High School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 27% 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 High School?
38.7% of students at Burlington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington High School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington High School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Burlington, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Burlington, VT. 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 School District?
Besides Burlington High School, Burlington School District also operates Champlain School (559 students), Edmunds Middle School (356 students), and Lyman C. Hunt Middle School (322 students). See the Burlington School District district page for the complete list.