Grade Point Average & Graduation Distinctions

A student’s grade point average (GPA) is based on student performance in all courses that have a designated level and are graded using the traditional A, B, C, etc. grading system. The GPA will be developed according to a weighted formula. Only courses completed at Burlington High School are utilized in the GPA calculation.

Letter Grade
Equivalent
Percent
Definition
A+
97-100
Excellent

A

93-96
Excellent
A-
90-92
Excellent
B+
87-89
Above Average
B
83-86
Above Average
B-
80-82
Above Average
C+
77-79 Average
C
73-76
Average
C-
70-72
Average
D+
67-69
Below Average
D
63-66
Passing
D-
60-62
Passing
F
59 Or Below
Failure


     
Weight used to determine GPA for 2025 & 2026

Mark AP/Duel
Enrollment
Honors

College Prep

A+ or A

5.0   

4.5


4.0


A-

4.7 

4.2 

3.7

B+

4.3  


3.8

3.3

B

4.0


3.5


 3.0


B-

3.7  


3.2


2.7


C+

3.3  


2.8


2.3


C

3.0  


2.5


2.0


C-

2.7  


2.2


1.7


D+

2.3  


1.8


1.3


D

2.0  


1.5


1.0


D-

1.7


1.2

 0.7


F

0.0 

0.0

0.0

     
 Weight used to determine GPA for 2027 & Beyond

Mark AP/Duel
Enrollment
Honors College Prep
A+ or A

5.0   

4.5


4.0


A-

4.7 

4.2 

3.7

B+

4.3  


3.8

3.3

B

4.0


3.5


 3.0


B-

3.7  


3.2


2.7


C+

3.3  


2.8


2.3


C

3.0  


2.5


2.0


C-

2.7  


2.2


1.7


D+

2.3  


1.8


1.3


D

2.0  


1.5


1.0


D-

1.7


1.2

 0.7



High Honors................ All As
Honors..........................All As and Bs

CLASS RANK
*Class rank is not calculated. A Class GPA Profile is available for seniors that will be posted
** Students will receive the dual weight regardless of whether or not they pay for the course**

GRADUATION DISTINCTIONS
Burlington High School recalculates GPAs for the graduating class after the completion of the first semester of senior year for various distinctions at commencement. At this point, the highest three GPAs in the graduating class determine the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Class Essayist. To be considered for these three distinctions, students must have attended Burlington High School for 14 consecutive quarters. In addition, the top 10% distinction will be awarded to students in the top 10% of GPAs in the graduating class.