Burns High School is a public high school in Burns, Oregon. A part of Harney County School District 3, it serves Burns and Hines.
Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Burns High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Burns High School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burns High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burns High School?
The graduation rate of Burns High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Burns High School?
230 students attend Burns High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Burns High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns High School?
Burns High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burns High School offer ?
Burns High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Burns High School part of?
Burns High School is part of Harney County SD 3 School District.
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