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Top 40% in state

Burroughs High

High School · Burbank Unified · Burbank, CA

A Burbank Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1920 Clark Ave., Burbank, CA 91506

  • Math 39% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation24.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$14,628
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Burroughs High score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Burroughs High 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • 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

$107,171

Median home value

$1,055,600

Median rent

$1,913/mo

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
24.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brighton HallPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.1 mi29Compare →
Brighton Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition5.72–121.1 mi66Compare →
International School of Los Angeles-bbPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–121.1 mi399Compare →
International School of Los Angeles-burbankPrivate · tuition7.26–121.1 mi324Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Burbank Unified

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#7 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

Burroughs High is listed in Burbank Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burroughs High

Burroughs High is a public high school in Burbank, CA, part of Burbank Unified, serving approximately 2,358 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,855 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burroughs High

What grades does Burroughs High serve?

Burroughs High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Burroughs High?

Burroughs High has an enrollment of approximately 2,358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burroughs High?

The student-teacher ratio at Burroughs High is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burroughs High rank in CA?

Burroughs High ranks #3,855 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Burroughs High's MySchoolScout rating?

Burroughs High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Burroughs High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burroughs High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Burroughs High a charter school?

No, Burroughs High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burroughs High a Title I school?

No, Burroughs High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burroughs High?

26.0% of students at Burroughs High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,358
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 91506)
18,773
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
43.4
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 91506; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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