BURGES H S

burges.episd.org

1,478 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burges High School, located in the Eastwood area of El Paso, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Established in 1955, the school has a long-standing tradition in the community and is well-known for its "Mustang" pride and spirited school culture. The campus serves a diverse student population and offers a wide array of academic programs, ranging from standard core curricula to Advanced Placement (AP) courses, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Burges High School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular involvement, including a competitive athletics program, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its historic "Long Blue Line" band and its community-focused initiatives. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and student engagement, Burges High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to the El Paso community and beyond.

1,478

Total Students

96.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURGES H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	1,338
Black	44
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,338 (90.5 %)
White
66 (4.5 %)
Black
44 (3.0 %)
Two or More
18 (1.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)780-1100
Website:	http://burges.episd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,004
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 440

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 327

Grade 12 294

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BURGES H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	440
Grade 10	417
Grade 11	327
Grade 12	294

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BURGES H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	702	47.5%
Male	776	52.5%