- Enrollment
- 2,283
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060645000563
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Burbank High held near 2,471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 98.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 060645000563 · Burbank, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,457 enr · 24.8:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Burroughs High (2,283 students)
Burbank High held near 2,471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 98.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Burbank High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burbank High
2,457 students
- Burroughs High
Burroughs High
2,283 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
1,353 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Middle
1,030 students
- Dolores Huerta 931
Dolores Huerta Middle
931 students
- Thomas Jeffers 758
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
758 students
What this shows Burbank High reports 2,457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burbank High compares
Burbank High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Burbank Unified reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,447 (2022-23) → 2,471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.