- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060645000564
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Burroughs High held near 2,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 98.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 060645000564 · Burbank, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,283 enr · 22.8:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Burbank High (2,457 students)
Burroughs High held near 2,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 98.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Burroughs High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burbank High
Burbank High
2,457 students
- This school
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 Burroughs High reports 2,283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burroughs High compares
Burroughs 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,592
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 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.
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
District finance for Burbank Unified reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~2,283 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,305 (2022-23) → 2,358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
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 24/100 (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 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.
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.