Burlington-Edison High School is a public high school in Burlington, Washington. It serves students in grades 9–12 in the Burlington-Edison School District, including the communities of Burlington, Bow, Edison, and Alger. The current administration is made up of principal Alejandro Vergara.
Serving 17 students in grades 9-12, Burlington-edison Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burlington-edison Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Burlington-edison Alternative School's student population of 17 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1943
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burlington-edison Alternative School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
65%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
23%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Burlington-edison Alternative School often compared to?
Burlington-edison Alternative Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington Edison High School, Anacortes High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlington-edison Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Burlington-edison Alternative School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burlington-edison Alternative School?
17 students attend Burlington-edison Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Burlington-edison Alternative School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burlington-edison Alternative School?
Burlington-edison Alternative School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Burlington-edison Alternative School offer ?
Burlington-edison Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Burlington-edison Alternative School part of?
Burlington-edison Alternative School is part of Burlington-Edison School District.
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