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Burns Jr & Sr High School

524 East 4th Street
Burns, WY 82053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades 7-12, Burns Jr & Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Burns Jr & Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Burns Jr & Sr High School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Burns Jr & Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burns Jr & Sr High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#184 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burns Jr & Sr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burns Jr & Sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burns Jr & Sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burns Jr & Sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
3%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
11%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burns Jr & Sr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burns Jr & Sr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burns Jr & Sr High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Burns Jr & Sr High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Burns Jr & Sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Burns Jr & Sr High School and public school graduation rate of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burns Jr & Sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burns Jr & Sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burns Jr & Sr High School's ranking?
Burns Jr & Sr High School is ranked #184 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burns Jr & Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Burns Jr & Sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Burns Jr & Sr High School?
315 students attend Burns Jr & Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Burns Jr & Sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns Jr & Sr High School?
Burns Jr & Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burns Jr & Sr High School offer ?
Burns Jr & Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Burns Jr & Sr High School part of?
Burns Jr & Sr High School is part of Laramie County School District #2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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