[2] Burnett's tennis program placed in the Top 2 of Richmond High Schools consistently since 2000.

[3][citation needed] As of May 2018, Burnett holds the top ranking in the Richmond school district.

Burnett's table tennis program won the provincial championship in 2007 and 2008.

[citation needed] Burnett opened in 1968 with grades 8–10, being classified as a junior secondary school.

In September 1969, the entire student body was once again attending with normal hours.