Burlington-Edison Alternative School

301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233

23 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burlington-Edison Alternative School (BEAS) is a specialized educational facility located in Burlington, Washington, designed to serve students who may benefit from a more flexible or non-traditional learning environment. Operating as part of the Burlington-Edison School District, the program is focused on providing personalized pathways for students to achieve their high school diploma. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, the school aims to support students who have struggled in traditional classroom settings or who require a different pace and structure to succeed academically.

The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive community that prioritizes credit recovery, social-emotional growth, and academic achievement. Beyond standard core coursework, BEAS often integrates flexible scheduling and targeted mentorship to help students overcome barriers to graduation. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, the faculty works to prepare students not only for high school completion but also for post-secondary opportunities, including vocational training, college, or immediate career entry.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burlington-Edison Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	13
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
13 (56.5 %)
White
7 (30.4 %)
Two or More
1 (4.3 %)
American Indian
1 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Burlington-Edison School District
Phone:	(360)757-3311
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 10 4

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 16