BURLINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Burlington Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Burlington School District school district, located in Burlington, VT with about 980 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to Adult Education. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 83 teachers, Burlington Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Burlington Senior High School (BHS), located at 52 Institute Road in Burlington, Vermont, serves as the primary public high school for the Burlington School District. As the city's flagship secondary institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to provide a supportive environment for a student body that reflects the city's growing cultural and economic diversity.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Burlington Senior High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a robust range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on fostering innovation and critical thinking, frequently leveraging its proximity to local resources and the broader Vermont educational landscape. For those looking for current news, academic calendars, or specific department information, the school maintains an official portal at [bhs.bsdvt.org](http://bhs.bsdvt.org/).

For more information, contact Burlington Senior High School at (802) 864-8411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.