Burroughs High School
- Burroughs High School serves 2,600 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Burroughs High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Burroughs High School's student population of 2,600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,600 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 108 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Burroughs High School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Burroughs High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1696 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 39% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burbank Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Burroughs High School is Options For Youth-burbank Charter (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is David Starr Jordan Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is David Starr Jordan Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burbank David Starr Jordan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1065 students
0.4 miles
420 S. Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-4622 0.4 6-8 1065 - Burbank Walt Disney Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 397 students
0.4 miles
1220 W. Orange Grove Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-5385 0.4 K-5 397 - Burbank Thomas Edison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 549 students
0.7 miles
2110 W. Chestnut St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-4644 0.7 K-5 549 - Pasadena Options For Youth-burbank Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 880 students
0.8 miles
1610 W. Burbank Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818)566-7525 0.8 K-12 880 - Burbank Magnolia Park Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 18 students
1.0 miles
827 Avon St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818)558-4677 1.0 6-12 18
School Reviews
| 5 I am an alumni and now my daughter is going to go there! So Proud of her! - Posted by Student/Alumni - lisac |
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