Burroughs High

Burroughs High serves 1,518 students in grades 9-12 in Ridgecrest, California, operating with a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1 across 74 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks in the 54th percentile statewide, placing #4369 out of 9566 California high schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. Academically, Burroughs High shows solid performance in English Language Arts with 54% of students scoring proficient or above, while mathematics presents opportunities for growth with 23% proficiency.

The school serves a community where families have a median household income of $81,824 and median home values of $222,800, with 32% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and an 11.6% poverty rate. Located at 500 East French Street, Burroughs High operates as a regular public school in Kern County's rural setting. The school draws from the broader Ridgecrest area, which has a population of approximately 33,490 residents.

This positioning allows students to benefit from both the close-knit community atmosphere typical of smaller towns while having access to the resources of a substantial high school enrollment. The rural location near town provides a unique educational environment that balances community connection with educational opportunity.

The student-teacher ratio at Burroughs High is 20.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Burroughs High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.