Academics

In 1987 and 1991, Burns High School was honored in the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

Blue Ribbon Schools Program

The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created in 1981 to honor schools which have achieved high levels of performance or significant improvements with emphasis on schools serving disadvantaged students. The program centers around a self-assessment conducted by the...

, the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.

In 2008, 82% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma

High school diploma

A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...

. Of 77 students, 63 graduated, 3 dropped out, 6 received a modified diploma

Oregon modified high school diploma

The Oregon modified high school diploma, also known as the OAR 581-022-1134 Modified Diploma, is a document that is given to students who need special consideration throughout their time in high school...

, and 5 are still in high school.

The Burns Alternative School is part of Burns High School. In 2008, 81% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma

High school diploma

A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...

. Of 21 students, 17 graduated, 3 dropped out, and 1 is still in high school.