Burke County High School
School Overview
Burke County High School is a public school located in Waynesboro, Georgia. It is a school in Burke County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 21% of students are proficient in Math learning and 23% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,185 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 77 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,185 students are attending Burke County High School. By gender, there are 598 and 587 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Burke County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 70 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| White | 38 | 14 | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 70 | 29 | 41 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 77 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Burke County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 97.4% of teachers are certified. 94.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 77 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 75 | 97.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 5.2% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 296 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,193 Households |
| Population | 22,315 |
| Male | 10,715 |
| Female | 11,805 |
| Child Population | 7,254 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,064 Units |
| Average House Value | $88,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $616 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $44,151 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.65% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Burke County
In Burke County, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WAYNESBORO, Georgia
2 private schools are serving students in WAYNESBORO, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.