Serving 1,139 students in grades 9-12, Burlington Edison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burlington Edison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Burlington Edison High School's student population of 1,139 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burlington Edison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington Edison High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1079 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
45%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington Edison High School's ranking?
Burlington Edison High School is ranked #1079 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Burlington Edison High School often compared to?
Burlington Edison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon High School, Anacortes High School, Sedro Woolley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington Edison High School?
The graduation rate of Burlington Edison High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burlington Edison High School?
1,139 students attend Burlington Edison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Burlington Edison High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burlington Edison High School?
Burlington Edison High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Burlington Edison High School offer ?
Burlington Edison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burlington Edison High School part of?
Burlington Edison High School is part of Burlington-Edison School District.
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