BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the BURKE CENTRAL 36 school district, located in Lignite, ND with about 53 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary school located in the small community of Lignite, North Dakota. Serving a rural district, the school functions as a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes personalized attention and community involvement. As a central hub for the surrounding area, the school is dedicated to providing students with a foundational K-12 education that prepares them for post-secondary opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce.
The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and strong relationships with faculty. By leveraging its position within the Burke Central School District, the institution offers a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities. Its mission focuses on academic excellence, character development, and maintaining the vital connection between the school and the small-town community it serves.
For more information, contact BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL at (701) 933-2821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Lignite, ND with about 53 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- BURKE CENTRAL 36
- Total Students:
- 53
- Teachers:
- 8
- 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 53 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Female
- 37.7%
- Male
- 62.3%
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.