It is a part of the Burkburnett Independent School District located in northern Wichita County.

In 2015, the school was rated "met standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

Burkburnett High School has an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps unit, established in 2000.

Cadets who serve 2 years in the program get a rank of E-2 in the U.S. military if they choose to enlist.

If a cadet does 3 or more years, then they be ranked E-3 when they enlist in either the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy.