Serving 1,124 students in grades 9-12, Burncoat Senior 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 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Burncoat Senior 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 Burncoat Senior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burncoat Senior High School is ranked #1266 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Burncoat Senior High School often compared to?
Burncoat Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doherty Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burncoat Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Burncoat Senior High School is 84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Burncoat Senior High School?
1,124 students attend Burncoat Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Burncoat Senior High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burncoat Senior High School?
Burncoat Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Burncoat Senior High School offer ?
Burncoat Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burncoat Senior High School part of?
I love the school. It prepared me for college and helped me to get accepted into holy cross.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Maria
52/2/2007
BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH,is a very good school with many diffrent programs to offer .With the many diffrent options that this school has to offer,now students have the advantage of finding there Intrest and completing there education.And also the strong suport of the Teachers,guidences councelors.That this school has.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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