Burlington Edison High School

301 N BURLINGTON BLVD
BURLINGTON, WA 98233

www.be.wednet.edu

1,139 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burlington-Edison High School (BEHS), located in Burlington, Washington, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Burlington-Edison School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus environment is designed to foster both personal growth and academic achievement, encouraging students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Burlington-Edison High School is known for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school offers a diverse range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that allow pupils to explore their interests and build collaborative leadership skills. By leveraging its central location in Skagit County, the school maintains a supportive culture that emphasizes inclusivity, civic responsibility, and the preparation of well-rounded individuals ready to contribute to their broader community.

1,139

Total Students

59.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burlington Edison High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	515
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	52
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
544 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
515 (45.3 %)
Two or More
52 (4.6 %)
Asian
12 (1.1 %)
Black
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Burlington-Edison School District
Phone:	(360)757-4074
Website:	http://www.be.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 9 327

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 277

Grade 12 275