- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlingame, CA
Burlingame High
Federal NCES profile for Burlingame High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063498005920
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlingame High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Burlingame · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlingame High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlingame High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Burlingame, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo Union High · California
NCES ID 063498005920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Burlingame High held near 1,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 77.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 063498005920 · Burlingame, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,583 enr · 22:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Aragon High (1,658 students)
Burlingame High held near 1,540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 77.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Burlingame High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aragon High
Aragon High
1,658 students
- Hillsdale High
Hillsdale High
1,585 students
- This school
Burlingame High
1,583 students
- San Mateo High
San Mateo High
1,557 students
- Mills High
Mills High
1,115 students
- Capuchino High
Capuchino High
1,061 students
What this shows Burlingame High reports 1,583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlingame High compares
Burlingame 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,583
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Asian 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Burlingame High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for San Mateo Union High reports $24,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlingame High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsdale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Mateo High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mills High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capuchino High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlingame High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Burlingame
1 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 (~1,583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlingame High
How many students attend Burlingame High?
Burlingame High has 1,583 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlingame, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,519 (2022-23) → 1,540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlingame High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlingame High is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlingame High?
11.7% of students at Burlingame High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlingame High?
The largest demographic group at Burlingame High is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Burlingame, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlingame High?
Burlingame High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Burlingame High rank among public schools in Burlingame?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlingame High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Burlingame, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burlingame on the city page.
What other schools are in San Mateo Union High?
Besides Burlingame High, San Mateo Union High also operates Aragon High (1,658 students), Hillsdale High (1,585 students), and San Mateo High (1,557 students). See the San Mateo Union High district page for the complete list.