Serving 395 students in grades 7-12, Burke High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Burke High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burke High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burke High School is ranked #1346 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burke High School?
The graduation rate of Burke High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Burke High School?
395 students attend Burke High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Burke High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke High School?
Burke High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Burke High School offer ?
Burke High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burke High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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