Burlington City High School is a six-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade in Burlington, in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the City of Burlington 51±¬ÁÏ District.
Serving 805 students in grades 7-12, Burlington City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burlington City High School's student population of 805 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Blue Devil
School Rankings
Burlington City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington City High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
49%
15%
White
26%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington City High School's ranking?
Burlington City High School is ranked #1924 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Burlington City High School often compared to?
Burlington City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington City High School?
The graduation rate of Burlington City High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Burlington City High School?
805 students attend Burlington City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Burlington City High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burlington City High School?
Burlington City High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burlington City High School offer ?
Burlington City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burlington City High School part of?
Burlington City High School is part of Burlington City 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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