Burlington City High School
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| Burlington City High School | |
| Location | |
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| 100 Dewey Street Burlington, NJ 08016 |
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| Information | |
| School district | City of Burlington Public School District |
| Principal | Julian Jenkins |
| Enrollment |
830 (as of 2005-06)[1] |
| Faculty | 83.0 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Student:teacher ratio | 10.0[1] |
| Type | Public high school |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Athletics conference | Burlington County Scholastic League |
| Nickname | Blue Devils |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and White |
| Information | 609-387-5800 |
| Homepage | School website |
Burlington City High School is a comprehensive community six-year public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade in Burlington, in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the City of Burlington Public School District.
As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 830 students and 83.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 10.0.[1]
Burlington City High School serves as a receiving school for almost 250 students in grade nine through twelve, from Edgewater Park Township, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Edgewater Park School District.[2]
Grades 7 and 8 are housed in a separate area of the building set-aside for them, and referred to as the “House”, or Junior School. The House offers a curriculum designed for this age group, along with co-curricular activities appropriate for these students.
Grades nine through twelve are accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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[edit] Curriculum
Burlington City High offers students over 100 courses in academic, fine and performing arts, technical and vocational areas. Ten Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses are offered.
[edit] Athletics
Burlington City High School competes in the Burlington County Scholastic League (BCSL) a sports association operating under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). The league consists of public and parochial high schools covering Burlington County, Mercer County and Ocean County in Central Jersey. Mascot: Blue Devil. Colors: Royal Blue and White. also alternate: Black.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Burlington City High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 7, 2008.
- ^ Burlington City High School 2007 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 7, 2008. "BCHS has served as the receiving district for the Edgewater Park School District, which includes students from Kindergarten through 8th grade, for many years."
[edit] Administration
- Julian Jenkins - Principal
- James Flynn - Vice Principal
