School Overview
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/).
987
Total Students
80.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burlington High School
Demographic Student Count
White625
Hispanic31
Black175
Asian78
Two or More77
American Indian1
  • White
    625 (63.3 %)
  • Black
    175 (17.7 %)
  • Asian
    78 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    77 (7.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Burlington School District
Phone: (802)864-8411
Website: http://bhs.bsdvt.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 80.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 417
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 110
Grades Taught
Grade 9 261
Grade 10 237
Grade 11 227
Grade 12 262

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burlington High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9261
Grade 10237
Grade 11227
Grade 12262
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burlington High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43544.1%
Male55255.9%