Burlington High School

400 McCanna Parkway

School District

Burlington Area
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

School Map for Burlington Area School District

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Reviews

Submitted by student on January 21, 2023

Learning:BHS has some really fun classes but also some really boring classes. Most of the teachers make it fun. However, I would say about 15%, give or take, students don't wanna be there or aren't excited about the learning.Special Education:From my understanding, students with disabilities are cared for and have accommodations, but frankly it could be better.Teaching:I have yet to meet one terrible teacher. Yes, some students dislike some teachers because of a bad experience, typically of the students own fault. Mrs. Glisch, Mr. Gribble, and Mr. Nie are the best hands down, so nice, welcoming, and funny.Safety:The school itself is rather safe, I'd say. However, bullying and discrimination from students is very present and I haven't seen any members of the administration actually do anything about it. The counselors are less than satisfactory, taking a while to respond, if ever (and sometimes they aren't even helpful). There are fights sometimes and also threats to the school, but they have been handled as they occur, but not stopped or prevented.Social-Emotional Support:Some teachers will ask students about themselves and if they are doing okay. Some teachers have the suicide prevention hotline posted on the wall somewhere. We even have an awareness day of it. But BHS isn't doing the best it can. I know many people who've wanted to end it or hurt themselves and BHS hasn't done anything or tried to help or prevent it.Family Engagement:Many families engage with BHS, some families are even apart of the schools (i.e. teachers). Most families do help with volunteering and like helping with the Musicals and such. Pretty good overall.Final Verdict:Burlington High School can either be a fun experience or a mediocre experience. Learning is fun, teachers get students engaged in the material and explain it really well. BHS provides for disabled students and accommodate rather well, but could do more. Teachers are the best I've ever known, and I've studied at exactly 6 schools and none of them even compare to these teachers. Families engage with the school on a regular basses and have no problem with it. Quite a few students are discriminated against by their fellow peers, I've seen it and I've heard it. I've been scared to do things because I don't want to be harmed by my peers. Also, BHS could do more for our mental health.Thank you for reading.
Submitted by student on May 03, 2022

For those that actually make an effort to engage at their school, the teachers and environment are very supportive. It is important to note that the effort of the students is just as important as the effort of the teachers, and both are needed to succeed.
Submitted by student on May 03, 2022

I would describe the Burlington community as a caring and loving community that makes me excited to learn.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2021

Really great school because the classes are fun and the teachers are super helpful.
Submitted by student on October 22, 2019

This school has been great to me. It has allowed me to challenge myself and pursue my ambitions while still in high school. Teachers are very willing to help, it's just up to the student to ask for it. Administration is fa nominal, and I've never had a problem with them. Would recommend this school, but this is coming from a person who has been doing nothing but hard classes the whole time. The few times I took non-college classes, some kids were less than ideal and the teachers often had a hard times controlling them.
Submitted by student on June 25, 2018

Don't go there it isn't worth the emotional trauma
Submitted by other on March 27, 2017

With it's great staff and administration, the school really cares about the whole student and preparing that student for whatever they would like to do after school, whether it is go to 4 year college, go to a trade school, or enter the workforce, etc.
Submitted by other on February 10, 2017

This school has a lot of options so all kids can find their niche.
Submitted by other on April 10, 2016

We had 4 students graduate from BHS. Our experience has been excellent. Our kids were all well prepared for college. We are grateful to the staff and administration for their commitment to the students.
Submitted by student on November 10, 2013

I personally went to this school and it was great. Most of the teachers are great and fun. They have awesome elective classes. This is a great place to send your kids