NCHighATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Burns High — School Profile & District Info

High|Lawndale, North Carolina|Cleveland County Schools

Lawndale, NC 28090

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
922
Student:Teacher
16.2:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
99.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
59%
76th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
40-44%
Graduation Rate
89%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
10 courses offered
118 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
160 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
61 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
215 test takers
Athletics
22 sports, 27 teams
245 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,229
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
58.4
91% fully certified
Counselors
3
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,540
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,806
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,158
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 23%State 61%Local 17%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
29.5%
Below 150% poverty line
6.4%
Unemployment rate
11.2%
Uninsured residents
13.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
2,495
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,350
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
770 (33%)
Other Health Impairment
357 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
337 (14%)
Autism
307 (13%)
Intellectual Disability
194 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
118 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

928
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Burns High

Enrollment at Burns High stands at 922 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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