Burlingame Junior-Senior High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Burlingame, Kansas, in the Burlingame USD 454 school district, serving students in grades 7-12. Burlingame has an enrollment of approximately 171 students. The principal is Taylor Montgomery.
Serving 149 students in grades 6-12, Burlingame Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burlingame Junior/senior High School's student population of 149 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burlingame Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlingame Junior/senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Binturong
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlingame Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Burlingame Junior/senior High School is ranked #1118 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Burlingame Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Burlingame Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyndon High School, Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlingame Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Burlingame Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Burlingame Junior/senior High School?
149 students attend Burlingame Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Burlingame Junior/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burlingame Junior/senior High School?
Burlingame Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burlingame Junior/senior High School offer ?
Burlingame Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burlingame Junior/senior High School part of?
Burlingame Junior/senior High School is part of Burlingame Public School District.
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