Burke Middle College High School in Morganton, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Burke Middle College High School is an urban public school in Morganton, North Carolina that is part of Burke County School District. It serves 130 students in grades 11 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 43.3:1. Its teachers have had 42 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 11 - 12

130 Students

3 Teachers

1001 Burkemont Ave

Morganton, NC 28655 View local requests

http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/schools/bmc/

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Burke Middle College High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Burke Middle College High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

46%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Burke Middle College High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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