Enrollment
2,457
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Burbank, CA
Burbank High
Federal NCES profile for Burbank High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060645000563
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burbank High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burbank High has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burbank High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burbank High
Burbank High is a large high school in Burbank, California, enrolling 2,457 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,457 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Burbank's high schools, it stands alongside Burroughs High (2,283 students): Burbank High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 22.8:1).
Burbank Unified also operates Burroughs High (2,283 students) and John Muir Middle (1,353 students) alongside Burbank High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burbank High compares
Burbank High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,457 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,457
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Burbank High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Unified, which includes Burbank High.
$14,677
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Burbank High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burroughs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burbank High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,283
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Burbank
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burbank High
How many students attend Burbank High?
Burbank High has 2,457 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burbank, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burbank High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burbank High is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burbank High?
33.1% of students at Burbank High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burbank High?
The largest demographic group at Burbank High is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burbank High?
Burbank High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burbank High rank among high schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Burbank, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Burbank on the city page.
Is Burbank High a good school?
Burbank High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burbank Unified?
Besides Burbank High, Burbank Unified also operates Burroughs High (2,283 students), John Muir Middle (1,353 students), and Luther Burbank Middle (1,030 students). See the Burbank Unified district page for the complete list.
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