Enrollment
2,283
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Burbank, CA
Burroughs High
Federal NCES profile for Burroughs 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 060645000564
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burroughs High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burroughs High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burroughs High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burroughs High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burroughs High
Burroughs High is a large high school in Burbank, California, enrolling 2,283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,283 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #213, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (34%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Burbank's high schools, it stands alongside Burbank High (2,457 students): Burroughs High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.8:1 vs 24.8:1).
Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students) and John Muir Middle (1,353 students) alongside Burroughs 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 Burroughs High compares
Burroughs 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,283 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,283
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.1%
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
White 34.0%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Burroughs High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Unified, which includes Burroughs 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 Burroughs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burroughs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 (~2,283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burroughs High
How many students attend Burroughs High?
Burroughs High has 2,283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burbank, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burroughs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burroughs High is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burroughs High?
24.1% of students at Burroughs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burroughs High?
The largest demographic group at Burroughs High is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burroughs High?
Burroughs High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Burroughs High rank among high schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Burroughs High ranks #3 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 Burroughs High a good school?
Burroughs High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Burroughs High, Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 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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