- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burns, OR
Burns High School
Federal NCES profile for Burns High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410249000379
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burns High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Burns · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Burns High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burns High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Burns, OR.
School address
District: Harney County Sd 3 · Oregon
NCES ID 410249000379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Burns High School grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 410249000379 · Burns, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 12.6:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry L Slater Elementary School (297 students)
Burns High School grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Burns High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry L Slater
Henry L Slater Elementary School
297 students
- This school
Burns High School
215 students
- Hines Middle S
Hines Middle School
164 students
- Burns High Des 7
Burns High Desert Academy
7 students
What this shows Burns High School reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burns High School compares
Burns High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Oregon - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.9%
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
$17,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Burns High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harney County Sd 3 reports $17,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burns High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry L Slater Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hines Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burns High Desert Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Burns High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burns High School
How many students attend Burns High School?
Burns High School has 215 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burns, OR. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns High School is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% 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 Burns High School?
38.8% of students at Burns High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burns High School?
The largest demographic group at Burns High School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Burns, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burns High School?
Burns High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burns High School rank among public schools in Burns?
By Resource Investment Index, Burns High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Burns, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harney County Sd 3?
Besides Burns High School, Harney County Sd 3 also operates Henry L Slater Elementary School (297 students), Hines Middle School (164 students), and Burns High Desert Academy (7 students). See the Harney County Sd 3 district page for the complete list.