For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,171 students in Burlington, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, WA are Burlington Edison High School and Burlington-edison Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Burlington, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington Edison High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burlington, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2405 E. College Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burlington, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, WA include Burlington Edison High School and Burlington-edison Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Burlington?
3 public high schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burlington include: Burlington-edison Alternative School vs. Burlington Edison High School
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