BURLESON H S

bhs.burlesonisd.net/

1,791 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burleson High School, located at 100 Elk Dr. in Burleson, Texas, serves as a cornerstone of the Burleson Independent School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for its "Elk" pride and maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive campus culture that encourages both intellectual growth and character development.

Beyond its core academic programs, Burleson High School provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive UIL athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs and organizations. These activities play a vital role in the student experience, helping to build school spirit, leadership skills, and a sense of community among the student body. With its commitment to student achievement and a wide range of developmental resources, the school remains a focal point for families living within the Burleson ISD community.

1,791

Total Students

117.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURLESON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	990
Hispanic	488
Black	179
Asian	43
Two or More	77
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	4

White
990 (55.3%)
Hispanic
488 (27.2%)
Black
179 (10.0%)
Two or More
77 (4.3%)
Asian
43 (2.4%)
American Indian
10 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BURLESON ISD
Phone:	(817)245-0000
Website:	http://bhs.burlesonisd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	124

* 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 9 482

Grade 10 469

Grade 11 458

Grade 12 382