BURNS HIGH SCHOOL
Burns High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cleveland County Schools school district, located in Lawndale, NC with about 978 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, Burns 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.
Burns High School, located in Lawndale, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Cleveland County Schools district. Situated on East Stagecoach Trail, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, functioning as a hub for academic and extracurricular development for students in the surrounding area. As part of a larger district-wide system, it adheres to the educational standards and strategic initiatives set forth by Cleveland County Schools, emphasizing college and career readiness.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Burns High School is known for fostering a vibrant school spirit, typically highlighted by its athletic programs and student-led organizations. The school’s environment is designed to support a diverse student body through various instructional resources and community engagement efforts. Families and community members interested in specific calendars, policy updates, or district information can access the official resources provided by the Cleveland County Schools website.
For more information, contact Burns High at (704) 476-8335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lawndale, NC 28090-9535
(704) 476-8335
BURNS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lawndale, NC with about 978 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cleveland County Schools
- Total Students:
- 978
- Teachers:
- 72.19
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 978 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BURNS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.9%
- Black or African American
- 16.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.