Burns High School

Harney County SD 3
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
215 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Burns High School, located at 1100 Oregon Ave in Burns, Oregon, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Harney County School District. As a small-town high school, it fosters a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic development and a strong sense of community. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military, by offering a curriculum designed to build essential foundational skills and foster critical thinking.

Beyond its academic programming, Burns High School is deeply integrated into the local culture of the high-desert region of Eastern Oregon. The school takes pride in its extracurricular offerings, including athletic programs and student organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit and student leadership. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing student engagement, the institution aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute to their local community and the broader world.
215
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    170 (79.1%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (10.7%)
  • Two or More
    13 (6.0%)
  • American Indian
    8 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Harney County SD 3
Phone: (541)573-2044
Website: http://bhs.hcsd3.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 54
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 55
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Monroe School
ODE YCEP District
15 Students
1800 W Monroe
Burns, OR 97720 (0.8 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th