Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Burrell High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 570 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Burrell High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burrell High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burrell High School?
The graduation rate of Burrell High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burrell High School?
570 students attend Burrell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Burrell High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burrell High School?
Burrell High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burrell High School offer ?
Burrell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burrell High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 570 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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