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School Code: 480505
Burlington High
Burlington is a suburban community located about 12 miles northwest of Boston in Middlesex County. The town developed significantly in the post-World War II era and is known for its mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial development, including one of the region's earliest indoor shopping malls. Burlington has transformed from a rural farming community in the 19th century into a bustling suburb with a strong local economy and diverse population.
State Rankings
#93
Overall Rank
#64
SAT Total
#101
ELA MCAS
#102
Math MCAS
#116
AP Success
#195
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +22
1181
Reading/Writing▲ +16
600
Math▸ +6
581
Tests Taken
200
Score Composition
R/W: 600
Math: 581
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -562%(Rank #101)
Mathematics▸ -255%(Rank #102)
Science▼ -1548%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
504
Math
505
Science
500
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 68.0th · Math: 76.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 40.0 · Math: 41.0
ELA: 40.0 · Math: 41.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
248
Tests Taken
597
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +8.6
76.9%
AP Success Rank: #116
Score Distribution
18.1%
Score 5
34.3%
Score 4
24.5%
Score 3
15.6%
Score 2
7.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 23.1%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 54.3%
Asian: 20.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 13.2%
Black/African American: 9%
Multi-Race: 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Gender
49% Female
50.4% Male
0.6% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs35.1% (351)
Low Income22.6% (226)
English Learners9.8% (98)
First Language Not English28.8% (288)
Key Indicators
High Needs
35.1%
Low Income
22.6%
Graduation Rate
92.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -4.2
State Ranking
#195
Cohort Size
226
Dropped Out: 3.1%
Still in School: 0.9%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ 0
93.3%
Chronically Absent▸ -1.4
19.3%
Avg. Absences per Student11.2
Discipline
In-School Suspension1.9%
Out-of-School Suspension1.7%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
97.1%
Based on 244 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
68.7%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▲ +22
1181
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -5
62
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▸ -2
55
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -4.2
92.9
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +8.6
76.9
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ 0
93.3
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▸ -1.4
19.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ +1.3
84.2
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
84.2%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
34.6%
4-Year Private College
41.9%
4-Year Public College
7.7%
2-Year Public College
3.4%
Other Post-Secondary
0.4%
Apprenticeship
11.5%
Work
0.4%
Military
Based on 234 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)90.2
Student/Teacher Ratio11.3 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers83.5%
Teaching In-Field92.3%
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