"Burleson, Centennial and Colligate high schools rank in the top 35% in the nation"
2023-2024 Best High Schools
U.S. News & World Report
Education
Burleson Independent School District
The mission of Burleson ISD is to engage and support every student so that they are college and career ready. The district has 18 schools that serve more than 12,600 students and employs approximately 1,590 staff members with 60% serving as classroom instructional employees.
Burleson ISD offers opportunities for students to create custom learning experiences at every level. Curriculum and campuses include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), arts, leadership and technology, environmental science, and game development and design, as well as a collegiate high school which offers college-level course work taught by Hill College instructors.
20 to 1 Student / Teacher Ratio
10 Elementary Schools
3 Middle Schools
1 Secondary School (Grades 6-12)
4 High Schools
Hill College - Burleson Center & Texas Tech University
When Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter had a vision of bringing higher education to the city, he offered Hill College and Texas Tech University the opportunity to hold classes in a city-owned facility on Renfro Street.
The establishment of Hill College and Texas Tech in Burleson has presented tremendous opportunities for area residents, making it easier and more convenient to take college courses, complete degrees, receive job-related certifications, and enjoy continuing education classes closer to home. Hill College serves more than 4,000 student’s between its three locations and partners with business, government and industry to provide customized training and workforce development.
Burleson Opportunity Fund
The Burleson Opportunity Fund is a scholarship program open to all high school graduates who live or attend school in Burleson, Texas. The ultimate goal of the Burleson Opportunity Fund is to provide every Burleson high school graduate the opportunity to attain post-secondary education. Students who receive the fund are eligible for a scholarship that covers 100% tuition and fee at Hill College Burleson for up to two years. Funding is provided by many contributing partners and organizations, along with individual donors.