Burges High School
School Overview
Burges High School is a public school located in El Paso, Texas. It is a school in El Paso Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 55% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,521 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 111 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,521 students are attending Burges High School. By gender, there are 811 and 710 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Burges High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 208 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 183 | 90 | 93 |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| White | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 208 | 106 | 102 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 111 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Burges High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 82.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 111 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 111 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 12 | 10.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 6.3% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 304 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 112,239 Households |
| Population | 313,416 |
| Male | 160,371 |
| Female | 162,877 |
| Child Population | 110,479 |
| Total Housing Units | 127,317 Units |
| Average House Value | $132,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $801 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% |
| Average Household Income | $44,372 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 81.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Burges High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 436 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 655 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Burges High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 436 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 21 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 426 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 655 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in El Paso Independent School District
In El Paso Independent School District, 98 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in EL PASO, Texas
36 private schools are serving students in EL PASO, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.