BURTON H S

BURTON ISD
917 N MAIN
BURTON, TX 77835
219 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Burton High School is a small, rural public school located in Burton, Texas, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Burton Independent School District, the school is known for its intimate academic environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction. The institution prides itself on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where staff and faculty can closely monitor student progress and provide individualized support to help students achieve their academic and extracurricular goals.

Despite its small size, Burton High School offers a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective courses and extracurricular activities. The school remains deeply integrated into the local Burton community, often serving as a hub for local events and athletics. By focusing on traditional values and student-centered learning, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce, maintaining a strong commitment to the growth and development of each student within the district.
219
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    150 (68.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (16.0 %)
  • Black
    26 (11.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BURTON ISD
Phone: (979)289-3830
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 30
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 33
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ROUND TOP-CARMINE H S
ROUND TOP-CARMINE ISD
112 Students
378 CENTENNIAL ST
CARMINE, TX 78932 (5.7 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th