For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,092 students in Burlington, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Burlington, IA is Burlington Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Burlington, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington Community High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burlington, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Burlington, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burlington, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, IA include Burlington Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burlington?
1 public high schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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