Burlington High School Overview, Programs &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Burlington High School

Burlington High School is known as one of the best schools in the area. It is also the only public high school in the Burlington School District that serves grades 9 through 12. The school has about 989 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1. This makes it a good place for students to get personal attention while also having a wide range of academic options. Students can take Advanced Placement classes, and 39% of them do. The student body is very diverse, with 39% of students being minorities and 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. The school does very well academically, with 52% of students doing well in math and 54% doing well in reading. State-level data shows that the average amount spent on each student is over $20,000. However, Burlington High School is still a key part of the lively Vermont community. This school is known as one of the best in the area. Its strengths are its welcoming culture and its dedication to getting students ready for college through tough classes, and it is one of the best high school in Vermont.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%

Reading 54%

State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 54% in Reading.

79

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

989

Total Students

$62874

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 61.38%

Asian 7.18%

Hispanic 3.64%

Black 19.92%

Two+ Races 7.79%

Native Am. 0.1%

White

61.38%

Asian

7.18%

Hispanic

3.64%

Black

19.92%

Two+ Races

7.79%

Native Am.

0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 989

46.41%

459 Female

53.59%

530 Male

Student Population

989 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

329 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Burlington High School Contact Information

Address

52 Institute Road, Burlington, VT, 05408

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Phone

(802) 864-8411

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Website

http://bhs.bsdvt.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The new Burlington High School and Technical Center is being built ahead of schedule and is expected to cost about $6 million less than planned. This four-story building will be environmentally friendly and have a modern 750-seat auditorium, a two-story student commons, and specialized learning studios for the 21st century. Students are getting ready for a big change as the district moves from its temporary downtown location to the new Institute Road campus for the fall semester.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Q2. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Burlington High School?

Ans. Burlington High School has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Q3. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Burlington High School has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Burlington High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does Burlington High School support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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