Serving 219 students in grades 6-12, Burgin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burgin High School?
The graduation rate of Burgin High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 88%.
How many students attend Burgin High School?
219 students attend Burgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Burgin High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burgin High School?
Burgin High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burgin High School offer ?
Burgin High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Burgin High School part of?
Burgin High School is part of Burgin Independent School District.
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