Burlington City High School

813 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Burlington City High School, located at 100 Blue Devil Way in Burlington, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Burlington City School District. Operating under the "Blue Devil" mascot, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is known for its focus on fostering academic growth, character development, and civic responsibility among its diverse student body. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Burlington City High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to create a well-rounded school culture that encourages school spirit and student leadership. As a centerpiece of the Burlington City community, the school maintains a commitment to providing a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its learners while striving to maintain high standards of excellence in both academics and community citizenship.

813

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burlington City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	167
Black	386
Asian	20
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
386 (47.7 %)
White
211 (26.0 %)
Hispanic
167 (20.6 %)
Two or More
24 (3.0 %)
Asian
20 (2.5 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burlington City Public School District
Phone:	(609)387-5800
Website:	http://hsbc.burlington-nj.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 7 105

Grade 8 121

Grade 9 144

Grade 10 145

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 107

Ungraded 48