- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, WI
Burlington High
Federal NCES profile for Burlington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550189000237
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Burlington, WI.
School address
District: Burlington Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550189000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Burlington High shrank from 1,029 students in 2022-23 to 937 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 550189000237 · Burlington, WI High · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 12.9:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettie E Karcher School (779 students)
Burlington High shrank from 1,029 students in 2022-23 to 937 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Burlington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burlington High
880 students
- Nettie E Karch
Nettie E Karcher School
779 students
- Cooper Element
Cooper Elementary
395 students
- Waller Element 247
Waller Elementary
247 students
- Dr Edward G Dy 225
Dr Edward G Dyer School
225 students
- Winkler Elemen 207
Winkler Elementary
207 students
What this shows Burlington High reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington High compares
Burlington High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$14,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Burlington High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Burlington Area School District reports $14,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettie E Karcher School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Edward G Dyer School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winkler Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~880 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington High
How many students attend Burlington High?
Burlington High has 880 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,029 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington High is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 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 Burlington High?
25.3% of students at Burlington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington High?
The largest demographic group at Burlington High is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Burlington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington High?
Burlington High 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 Burlington High rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Burlington, WI. 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 Area School District?
Besides Burlington High, Burlington Area School District also operates Nettie E Karcher School (779 students), Cooper Elementary (395 students), and Waller Elementary (247 students). See the Burlington Area School District district page for the complete list.