Burlington High School is a public high school in Burlington, Wyoming, United States. The school is part of Big Horn County School District #1. The mascot is the huskies. It is a 1A sized school for Wyoming athletics.
Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, Burlington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Burlington High School's student population of 72 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Mascot
Grizzlies
School Rankings
Burlington High School ranks within the top 5% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 303 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzlies
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington High School's ranking?
Burlington High School is ranked #14 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Burlington High School often compared to?
Burlington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast High School, Greybull High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington High School?
The graduation rate of Burlington High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Burlington High School?
72 students attend Burlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Burlington High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burlington High School offer ?
Burlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burlington High School part of?
Burlington High School is part of Big Horn County School District #1.
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