Serving 231 students in grades 7-12, Burney Junior-senior 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burney Junior-Senior High serves the western part of its school district in Burney, CA, covering an area of approximately 358.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burney Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Burney Junior-senior High School's student population of 231 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Excellence
School Rankings
Burney Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burney Junior-senior High School is 0.62, which is less 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
#5202 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burney Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Burney Junior-senior High School is ranked #5202 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burney Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Burney Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Burney Junior-senior High School?
231 students attend Burney Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Burney Junior-senior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burney Junior-senior High School?
Burney Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burney Junior-senior High School offer ?
Burney Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Burney Junior-senior High School part of?
Burney Junior-senior High School is part of Fall River Joint Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I attended Burney high school for 2 yrs, and was extrememly angry with the treatment I received there. I was in the special ed program, where teachers gave me unfair punishment for bad grades, when there were other people with bad grades also. Non of them recived disiplinary action. The academic prgrams are okay as long as you're not in special ed. There was no parent involovment, since it's a small school there are advantages in sports, music, ext.
4 10/10/2025
I am a previous teacher here. I believe the staff cares much and works hard for the students from the local community. I hope the shop teacher does well-preparing students for high-paying blue collar work, the facilities have potential if well-managed!
5 10/10/2025
Burney was great for me. As with any school in America, it truly is what you are able to make of it. The teachers were fantastic and helpful. I was able to participate in the sports I wanted to because it was small. Even though we were not always successful, the coaches always made the best of it and tried to teach us all about commitment and hard work.
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