Burrell HS

1021 Puckety Church Rd
Lower Burrell, PA 15068

566 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burrell High School, located in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Burrell School District. Situated in a suburban setting along Puckety Church Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a sense of community pride. The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on both core educational standards and extracurricular engagement, aiming to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Burrell High School is a central hub for the local community, frequently recognized for its active sports programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering personal growth and academic discipline, supported by a faculty dedicated to student achievement. As a focal point of the Lower Burrell area, the high school plays a vital role in maintaining the district's tradition of educational excellence and community involvement.

566

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burrell HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	12
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
518 (91.5%)
Two or More
20 (3.5%)
Black
13 (2.3%)
Hispanic
12 (2.1%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Burrell SD
Phone:	(724)334-1403
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 136

Grade 10 140

Grade 11 148

Grade 12 142