BURKE MIDDLE COLLEGE
Burke Middle College is a public high school that is part of the Burke County Schools school district, located in Morganton, NC with about 127 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Burke Middle College has a student/teacher ratio of about 42:1. 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.
Burke Middle College (BMC), located in Morganton, North Carolina, is a specialized public high school designed to provide a unique academic experience through a partnership between Burke County Public Schools and Western Piedmont Community College. Unlike traditional high schools, BMC operates as a "middle college," which allows students to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating college credits. This model is particularly beneficial for students who are looking for a more mature, independent learning environment and want to get a head start on their post-secondary education without the financial burden of college tuition.
The school is structured to foster academic rigor and personal responsibility, catering to students who thrive in smaller, focused classroom settings. By blending high school and college curricula, Burke Middle College enables its students to graduate with significant college experience, often entering university or the workforce with a competitive advantage. The program is ideal for self-motivated learners who are prepared for the faster pace of college coursework and who seek a bridge between the structured environment of a traditional high school and the autonomy of higher education.
For more information, contact Burke Middle College at (828) 448-3175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3175
BURKE MIDDLE COLLEGE is a public school in Morganton, NC with about 127 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Burke County Schools
- Total Students:
- 127
- Teachers:
- 3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 127 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BURKE MIDDLE COLLEGE is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.9%
- Asian
- 19.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Female
- 67.7%
- Male
- 32.3%
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.