Burr Oak High School

Burr Oak High School operates as a rural-scale secondary school in BURR OAK, Michigan, one of the schools within Burr Oak Community School District. Current enrollment sits at 85 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 82% smaller than the state mean of about 460.

Across the 3 schools in Burr Oak Community School District (501 students total), Burr Oak High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Burr Oak High School lists that nearly all students (85%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to St. Joseph County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 25.9:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 21.6:1 average. Roughly 75% of students at Burr Oak High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against St. Joseph County (around 55%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for St. Joseph County put the typical household earns roughly $66,425 per year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, St. Joseph County runs 32 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,517 students), of which Burr Oak High School is one.

The closest other public school is Burr Oak Virtual Academy, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Burr Oak High School operates from a rural location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Burr Oak High School has increased 5%, going from 81 students in 2018 to 85 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 89% to 85% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 19.6:1 in 2018 to 25.9:1 today.

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