BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Burncoat Senior High is a public high school that is part of the Worcester school district, located in Worcester, MA with about 1,034 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 79 teachers, Burncoat Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Burncoat Senior High School, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a comprehensive public high school within the Worcester Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic programming and its specialized focus on the arts. It is home to the Burncoat High School Fine Arts Magnet Program, which attracts students from across the district who are interested in pursuing intensive studies in music, theater, dance, and visual arts alongside their traditional high school curriculum.
Beyond its focus on the arts, Burncoat High offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, various academic clubs, and student organizations. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in military service. By blending rigorous core academics with creative electives and community-focused initiatives, Burncoat strives to foster well-rounded, engaged, and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Burncoat Senior High at (508) 799-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Worcester, MA with about 1,034 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Worcester
- Total Students:
- 1,034
- Teachers:
- 79.64
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,034 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.5%
- White
- 30.3%
- Black or African American
- 19.1%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.