Serving 1,179 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 17:1 is higher than 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 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- 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
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Burncoat Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Burncoat Senior High School's student population of 1,179 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1266 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
41%
24%
Black
19%
10%
White
30%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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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, Worcester Technical 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?
1,179 students attend Burncoat Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Burncoat Senior High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% 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 17:1, which is higher than 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?
Burncoat Senior High School is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Burncoat Senior High School located?
Burncoat Senior High School is located in the Greendale neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in Greendale.
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I love the school. It prepared me for college and helped me to get accepted into holy cross.
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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