Central Jr-Sr High

Central
700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
136 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Central Jr-Sr High, located in Burden, Kansas, serves as the middle and high school facility for the Central USD 462 school district. As a small, rural educational institution, the school focuses on providing a tight-knit learning environment where students in grades 7 through 12 receive personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and character development, aiming to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Central Jr-Sr High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations. Being part of the Burden community, the school acts as a central hub for local engagement and school spirit. For those looking for official updates, district policies, or specific information regarding schedules and faculty, the school maintains an active presence through its official district website at http://www.usd462.org.
136
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    115 (84.6 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (6.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.5 %)
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: Central
Phone: (620)438-2215
Website: http://www.usd462.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 7 19
Grade 8 23
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Dexter High
Dexter
153 Students
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038 (9.7 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th