Burns High Desert Academy

Harney County SD 3
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
7 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Burns Alternative School, located in Burns, Oregon, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Harney County School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning, the school focuses on providing a personalized academic experience. By offering a smaller, more flexible setting compared to a conventional high school, the program aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation, develop essential life skills, and stay engaged with their education.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to meet individual learning goals and credit requirements. Because it operates under the umbrella of the local public school system, it maintains a commitment to academic standards while offering the adaptability necessary for students who require an alternative path to success. Families looking for more specific information regarding current curriculum, enrollment criteria, or district policies are encouraged to visit the official website for the Harney County School District.
7
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (71.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (28.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Harney County SD 3
Phone: (541)573-6811
Website: http://bhs.hcsd3.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 3
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio