Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, East Burke High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 868 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
East Burke High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Burke High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Burke High School?
The graduation rate of East Burke High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Burke High School?
868 students attend East Burke High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of East Burke High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Burke High School?
East Burke High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Burke High School offer ?
East Burke High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Burke High School part of?
There have a wide variety of activities to do at East Burke. We have a lot of club like newspaper, drama, anchor, FTA (future teachers of America) and a ton more. We have sports also tennis, football, soccer, vollyball, crosscounty all the normal sports that most schools have. The teacher will help you when every you are confused. They will make accommodations to the needs of their students. All the teachers are very trust worthy. It's truly a great school (most of the time).
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kelse
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 868 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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