Burns High Desert Academy

As a rural-scale K-12 campus in Burns, Oregon, Burns High Desert Academy caters to 7 students from grades K through 12, part of Harney County SD 3. That puts it 98% smaller than the typical public school in Oregon, which averages around 384 students.

Across the 4 schools in Harney County SD 3 (683 students total), Burns High Desert Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Burns High Desert Academy records that 86% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 14% Native American. That composition is broadly in line with Harney County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 7.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 22.5:1, putting Burns High Desert Academy tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Harney County put the typical household earns roughly $55,208 per year, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Harney County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,240 students), of which Burns High Desert Academy is one.

The closest other public school is Burns High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.