Burns High

307 E Stagecoach Trail
Lawndale, NC 28090

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

934 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

934

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burns High
Demographic	Student Count
White	668
Hispanic	70
Black	141
Asian	4
Two or More	49
American Indian	2

White
668 (71.5 %)
Black
141 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
70 (7.5 %)
Two or More
49 (5.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8335
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	934
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	923
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 9 278

Grade 10 214

Grade 11 226

Grade 12 216