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#6551 of 9,539 schools in CA
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila)
High School · Burbank Unified · Burbank, CA
A high school in Burbank, CA where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3715 Allan Ave., Burbank, CA 91505
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2020, to 26% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burbank), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,364
Median home value
$992,300
Median rent
$2,284/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Brighton HallPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Magnolia ParkEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Monterey High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burbank Unified
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,628NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) is listed in Burbank Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila)
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) is a public high school in Burbank, CA, part of Burbank Unified, serving approximately 168 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,551 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila)
What grades does Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) serve?
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila)?
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila)?
The student-teacher ratio at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) rank in CA?
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) ranks #6,551 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) a charter school?
No, Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) a Title I school?
No, Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila)?
27.4% of students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (buila) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 558-5353
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 91505)
- 31,843
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91505; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024, multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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