Burlingame High School is a public high school in Burlingame, California. It is part of the San Mateo Union High School District.
Serving 1,583 students in grades 9-12, Burlingame High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Burlingame High serves the northern part of its school district in Burlingame, CA, covering an area of approximately 8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the zone being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burlingame High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Burlingame High School's student population of 1,583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,583 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burlingame High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlingame High School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlingame High School's ranking?
Burlingame High School is ranked #530 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Burlingame High School often compared to?
Burlingame High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills High School, Aragon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burlingame High School?
The graduation rate of Burlingame High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Burlingame High School?
1,583 students attend Burlingame High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Burlingame High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burlingame High School?
Burlingame High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burlingame High School offer ?
Burlingame High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Burlingame High School part of?
Burlingame High School is part of San Mateo Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Burlingame High School located?
Burlingame High School is located in the Oak Grove Manor neighborhood of Burlingame, CA.
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