BURLESON H S

BURLESON H S, a sizable high school in BURLESON, Texas, part of BURLESON ISD, caters to 1,791 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 125% bigger than typical.

BURLESON ISD comprises 18 schools with combined enrollment of 12,759 students; BURLESON H S is among them.

Demographically, BURLESON H S lists that White students make up the majority at 55%. Beyond that, the school reports 27% Hispanic, 10% Black, 4% multiracial, 2% Asian. By comparison, Johnson County as a whole is about 72% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, BURLESON H S has 118 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.2:1. The state averages about 15.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 35% of students at BURLESON H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Johnson County (around 51%), the school's rate is south of typical.

With demographic context factored in, BURLESON H S sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 58.4%; this one delivers 60.9%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Johnson County put median household income runs about $84,859, about 25% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Johnson County runs 77 public schools (combined enrollment of about 39,004 students), of which BURLESON H S is one.

Nearest neighbor: STEAM MIDDLE, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), BURLESON H S ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 59.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Looking at the recent track record. BURLESON H S's enrollment has edged up 11% since 2018, when it stood at 1,618 (now 1,791). White enrollment moved from 66% to 55% across the same window.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.