Enrollment
85
High
DISTRICT 167 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BURR OAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260741004327
Burr Oak High School
326 E EAGLE ST, BURR OAK, MI 49030 · (269) 489-5534 · St. Joseph County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL85 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
25.9:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 36.1:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
64 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 34 | 40% |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 18% |
| Grade 11 | 17 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 19 | 22% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Burr Oak Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Burr Oak High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak High School this school | 85 | 75.3% | N/A |
| OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School OWENDALE | 69 | 81.2% | N/A |
| Wolverine MiddleHigh School WOLVERINE | 126 | 67.5% | N/A |
| Litchfield High School LITCHFIELD | 143 | 72.0% | N/A |
| AkronFairgrove JrSr High School FAIRGROVE | 181 | 68.5% | N/A |
| Marion High School MARION | 192 | 70.3% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Burr Oak High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In St. Joseph County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 85 | #671 of 844 | #8 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
85
+4 (+5%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 94
Student : Teacher
25.9:1
was 27.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 85 | 3.3 | 25.9:1 | 75% (64) |
| 2023-24 | 66 | 5.5 | 12.0:1 | 80% (53) |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 5.5 | 14.1:1 | 78% (61) |
| 2020-21 | 81 | 3 | 27.0:1 | 80% (65) |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 4.1 | 19.6:1 | 74% (60) |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 8 | 9.6:1 | 68% (52) |
| 2010-11 | 89 | 11 | 8.1:1 | 82% (73) |
| 2000-01 | 222 | 15 | 14.8:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 94 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Burr Oak High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (81 to 85); teachers down 21% (4.1 to 3.3).
About Burr Oak High School
Burr Oak High School is one of the public schools in BURR OAK, Michigan. It is a small high school. Enrolled students number 85 students, in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Michigan average about 460 students each.
Burr Oak Community School District has 3 schools; together they serve 501 students.
The student body at Burr Oak High School is 85% White. Other reported shares: 11% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. That is close to the 85% White share among all St. Joseph County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 27% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its teaching staff equals 3.3 full-time positions, a ratio of 25.9:1. On average, high schools in Michigan have 21.6:1, compared with 25.9:1 here. Around 75% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That is higher than the 55% average for public schools in St. Joseph County.
St. Joseph County has these Census figures: the median household income is $66,425, about 17% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. In all, St. Joseph County has 32 public schools and roughly 9,517 students.
Nearest public school: Burr Oak Virtual Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Burr Oak High School as Rural: Distant.
Enrollment is up 5% from 2020-21, when Burr Oak High School had 81 students, to 2024-25, when it had 85. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 25.9:1, from 27.0:1.
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St. Joseph County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
60,969
Census ACS
Median income
$66,425
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
9,517 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Burr Oak Community School District
- Burr Oak Virtual AcademyCombined · 278 students
- Burr Oak Elementary SchoolElementary · 138 students
Other schools in BURR OAK
- Burr Oak Virtual AcademyCombined · 278 students
- Burr Oak Elementary SchoolElementary · 138 students
Nearby schools
- Burr Oak Virtual Academy0.0 mi · 278
- Burr Oak Elementary School0.0 mi · 138
- Sturgis Middle School5.1 mi · 634
- Wall School5.5 mi · 292
- Sturgis High School5.6 mi · 882
- Eastwood School5.7 mi · 642
Frequently asked questions
About Burr Oak High SchoolHow many students attend Burr Oak High School?
Burr Oak High School enrolls approximately 85 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Burr Oak High School serve?
Burr Oak High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Burr Oak High School is approximately 25.9:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Burr Oak High School?
At Burr Oak High School, the student body is approximately 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Burr Oak High School in?
Burr Oak High School is part of Burr Oak Community School District.
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