Burton High School

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Burton High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
917 N Main St,  Burton, TX
Burton Independent School District
3.9
5.0
237 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Karen Steenken
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
520
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
18%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
408:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
68.8%
Hispanic
17.3%
Black
8%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Blinn College 47 Students
Texas A&M University 37 Students
Sam Houston State University 28 Students
Texas State University 20 Students
University of Texas - Austin 18 Students
Texas Tech University 16 Students
Tarleton State University 16 Students
Rice University 14 Students
Baylor University 13 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 19 Students
Business 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Radiologic Technician 6 Students
Agriculture 4 Students
Wildlife and Fisheries Management 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Criminology 3 Students
Cosmetology 3 Students
Agricultural Business 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 13 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
3/1/2016
The teachers are very knowledgeable.
2.0 Niche User
3/1/2016
Hardly anything fun to do at this school.
5.0 Niche User
12/14/2015
Though BHS was small, it was filled with big hearted people. BHS definitely felt like a community and a family. There is something so special about a small school in a tight knit community and BHS was definitely special.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/30/2019
This is an amazing small school. No we don't offer the programs that huge schools do but we have a small private school atsmophere with amazing caring teachers. I have accomplished children who graduated from Burton and they manage in college just fine. Deans list fine!
5.0 parent
1/3/2008

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Burton High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Burton, TX and is served by the Burton Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 237 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Burton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1040. Discover additional schools in the area, like Round Top-Carmine High School, Burton Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Burton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burton High School.

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