Burncoat Senior High

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1,179 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,179

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burncoat Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	486
Black	228
Asian	66
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

Hispanic
486 (41.3 %)
White
352 (29.9 %)
Black
228 (19.4 %)
Asian
66 (5.6 %)
Two or More
45 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3300
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/burncoat-high-school/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 326

Grade 10 262

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 279

Ungraded 14