Serving 1,599 students in grades 9-12, Luther Burbank High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 14%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Luther Burbank High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Luther Burbank High School's student population of 1,599 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Luther Burbank High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Luther Burbank High School often compared to?
Luther Burbank High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy High School, C. K. Mcclatchy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Luther Burbank High School?
The graduation rate of Luther Burbank High School is 85%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Luther Burbank High School?
1,599 students attend Luther Burbank High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Luther Burbank High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luther Burbank High School?
Luther Burbank High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Luther Burbank High School offer ?
Luther Burbank High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Luther Burbank High School part of?
Luther Burbank High School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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