Burrell High School

Burrell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1021 Puckety Church Rd,  Lower Burrell, PA
Burrell School District
3.6
3.7
574 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
296:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
91.4%
Two or more races
5%
Black
1.9%
Hispanic
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 124 Students
Penn State 103 Students
Slippery Rock University 91 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 72 Students
Duquesne University 66 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 49 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 48 Students
Penn State New Kensington 40 Students
Point Park University 32 Students
Seton Hill University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 42 Students
Business 39 Students
Biology 39 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Physician Assistant 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 13 Students
Chemistry 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 124 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/10/2024
The best part about Burrell High School is the environment and relationships. I graduated from Burrell in 2023, and still feel that the relationships I have gained from this school will be life-long. The best part of Burrell is that they take any issue you may have seriously. Whether it pertains to bullying, academics, or any other dicrepansies, all issues were taken care of almost immediately. There is nothing I would change about Burrell. It is a very well-rounded school.
4.0 Senior
11/30/2022
I have been going to Burrell for my entire life and I appreciate all of the teachers and their dedication to their students and subject. I feel like Burrell School District is a school that cares for their students and wants to see them succeed in life.
4.0 Senior
9/2/2022
I love most of the teachers at Burrell and the way they connect with the students. A lot of them feel like friends and treat us with respect and kindness. However, there is not a lot of diversity with the activities/clubs in the high school. They also only offer Spanish and French as language courses; I think they should have a few more options for the students. Overall, most of the students are nice enough, but there could be more diversity all around.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/8/2012
Great school - good academics, tons of AP courses starting in 8th grade, opportunities to take college classes at Penn State New Kensington, tons of technology, & a well trained staff. The small community seems very supportive of the students and goes above and beyond to help them achieve. Recent gr...
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5.0 parent
2/17/2012
As a local realtor with 2 children attending schools in the district I am continuously impressed with Burrell. Their new superintendent is very active and progressive; the kids are great and are provided with tons of opportunities. Because of its smaller size, every student has a chance to participa...
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5.0 parent
1/7/2011
Excellent teachers, wide variety of AP classes, partnership with Penn State New Kensington gives students a unique opportunity to get college courses throughout high school - we have been impressed. Graduates end up at top notch universities.
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1.0 parent
9/15/2010
In two years Burrell has been reviewed 4 times, yet the two 5 star reviews are on the same day, which is suspect. If you look at the other two reviews they both talk about the sports at Burrell, and those are what ring most true to me. My son had an awful time at the school socially due to his lack...
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