Burke Central High School

101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 31 students in grades 7-12, Burke Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burke Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

School Overview

Burke Central High School's student population of 31 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Burke Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burke Central High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#388 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burke Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burke Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burke Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burke Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Burke Central High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Burke Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burke Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burke Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burke Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burke Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Burke Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Burke Central High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
≥50%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Burke Central High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burke Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burke Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burke Central High School's ranking?
Burke Central High School is ranked #388 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Burke Central High School often compared to?
Burke Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powers Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burke Central High School?
The graduation rate of Burke Central High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burke Central High School?
31 students attend Burke Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Burke Central High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke Central High School?
Burke Central High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burke Central High School offer ?
Burke Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burke Central High School part of?
Burke Central High School is part of Burke Central 36 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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