Cal Burke High School serves 117 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cal Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cal Burke High School's student population of 117 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cal Burke High School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cal Burke High School?
The graduation rate of Cal Burke High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cal Burke High School?
117 students attend Cal Burke High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cal Burke High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cal Burke High School?
Cal Burke High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cal Burke High School offer ?
Cal Burke High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cal Burke High School part of?
Cal Burke High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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