Nelson High School

Burlington, Ontario · Halton District School Board · Grades 9-12

Nelson High School — Overview

Nelson High School is a public secondary school located in the Orchard neighbourhood of Burlington, Ontario. It is part of the Halton District School Board and serves grades 9-12.

Fraser Institute Rating

In the 2025 Fraser Institute Report Card (based on 2023-2024 EQAO data), Nelson High School received an overall rating of 8.5 out of 10, ranking #35 out of 747 secondary schools in Ontario. This places it in the top 5% of all Ontario secondary schools.

The school's trend is currently stable compared to previous years.

Programs Offered

AP CoursesFrench ImmersionSHSM

About the Halton District School Board

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