Burlington High School
Burlington, Iowa
With over 175 course offerings, numerous athletic, musical, dramatic, and extra-curricular opportunities, and a staff of dedicated professionals, we are eager to develop young people and provide direction for their lives during and after high school. Because of the changing needs of our students, our curriculum has constantly evolved to keep up with the social and technological demands of our world. Burlington High School’s students continue to score very well on the nation’s standardized tests and have consistently performed well in colleges and universities . As a North Central Association accredited school, BHS goes through yearly evaluations of staff, curriculum, and facilities for the purpose of delivering the highest quality instruction possible.
A good-sized town with reidents that care for education and welcomeinternational students with open arms. Welcome to Burlington High Schools!
Community Information
Burlington, formerly a bustling river port in the Mississippi steamboat era is today a mid-sized town with good infrastructure. One of its highlights is “Snake Alley”, the crookedest street in the world.
Location
1.5 Hours from Davenport. Area population 26,000.
Town website: www.burlingtoniowa.org
Dates
Estimated Start Date: Mid August
Estimated End Date: End of May
Number of High Schools in the District
2
Arts
Ceramics, Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing, Digital Graphics, Jewelry, Band, Chorus, Drama
| Student Population: | Number of Students: | Teacher/Student Ratio: |
|---|---|---|
| Co-educational | 1185 | 1:14 |
| ESL Programs: | IB Programs: | Offer Diploma: |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | Yes |
Foreign Language:
AP Courses:
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature & Composition
- Music Theory
- Psychology
- Statistics
- US Government & Politics
- US History
- World History
Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Spring Track
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs
- Band
- Cheerleading
- Color Guard
- Dance
- DECA
- Forensics
- Key
- National Honor Society
- Orchestra
- Publications/Yearbook
- Student Council
- Vocal Music
- Minority Scholars
- Water Quality Project
Partial List of College and University Acceptances:
University of Iowa, Iowa State University, Kaplan University KHE - Des Moines, Drake University, University of Northern Iowa, and St. Ambrose University, Grinnell College, Cornell College, Luther College, Northwestern College, Cliff University
Closest International and Local Airports:
Burlington Airport (BRL)
