Burlington High School

Gateway Academies

The Burlington Area School District is happy to partner with Gateway Technical College to offer enrollment in Gateway Academies. Gateway gives students the opportunity to explore high-demand fields and earn college credit before graduating high school – all at no cost to you. When you receive BHS approval to sign up for a High School Academy, Burlington Area School District agrees to pay the cost of materials, accident insurance, textbooks as well as tuition and fees for the entire academy. For families, this comes to an average savings of $2,430.53! All Academy offerings are subject to change at any given moment for any reason, including instructor availability or low enrollment.

To view a list of the 2025-2026 Academy Offerings across the various Gateway Campuses, CLICK HERE.***Please note that BHS will not approve applications for the Liberal Arts & Sciences Academy or Pre-Health Professions, as we offer comparable courses to both programs***

For more detailed information on each Academy, CLICK HERE.

Ready to Apply?

Talk with your counselor to ensure the Gateway Academy is a good fit for your Career Pathway, and ensure you are on track to meet graduation requirements
Complete the authorization form for your desired Academy
Complete the BHS Parent Disclosure Form
Turn in the Authorization Form and Parent Disclosure Form to Mrs. Everett in the BHS Main Office. Priority for the school year is given to students who submit applications by March 1^st.

Gateway Welding Academy On-Site at BHS!

As of the 2024-2025 school year, BHS is thrilled to have our very own section of the Gateway Welding Academy on-site in our BHS tech labs! During the school day for the full school year, a Gateway instructor teaches the same course offerings that are part of the Gateway Welding Academy, and upon completion (with all passing grades), students earn their Welding Maintenance & Fabrication Technical Diploma. Interested students should speak with their counselor to see if this opportunity aligns with their career pathway and schedule!