Burke County High School

Burke County
1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy
Waynesboro, GA 30830
1,170 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Burke County High School, located in Waynesboro, Georgia, serves as the primary public secondary school for the Burke County School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, providing students with a wide array of opportunities in athletics, career and technical education (CTU), and fine arts. By fostering a learning environment that focuses on both college and career readiness, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the demands of the modern workforce and higher education.

Beyond academics, Burke County High School plays a central role in the local Waynesboro community. It is frequently recognized for its school spirit and active participation in regional athletic competitions. The administration and faculty focus on a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing support programs and community partnerships to ensure that students have access to the resources necessary to succeed academically and grow as responsible citizens within the state of Georgia.
1,170
Total Students
77.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    737 (63.0 %)
  • White
    331 (28.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    56 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Burke County
Phone: (706)554-6691
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 965
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 393
Grade 10 306
Grade 11 239
Grade 12 232
Gender Ratio