- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ridgecrest, CA
Burroughs High
Federal NCES profile for Burroughs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063680006232
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burroughs High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Ridgecrest · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- 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 #4 of 10 public schools in Ridgecrest, CA.
School address
District: Sierra Sands Unified · California
NCES ID 063680006232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Burroughs High held near 1,518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.9 → 74.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 063680006232 · Ridgecrest, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,536 enr · 21.3:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray Middle (643 students)
Burroughs High held near 1,518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.9 → 74.9 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
- This school
Burroughs High
1,536 students
- Murray Middle
Murray Middle
643 students
- Las Flores Ele 526
Las Flores Elementary
526 students
- Faller Element 516
Faller Elementary
516 students
- James Monroe M 490
James Monroe Middle
490 students
- Richmond Eleme 364
Richmond Elementary
364 students
What this shows Burroughs High reports 1,536 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,536
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$15,165
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Burroughs High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sierra Sands Unified reports $15,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Flores Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Monroe Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Ridgecrest
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 (~1,536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burroughs High
How many students attend Burroughs High?
Burroughs High has 1,536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ridgecrest, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,479 (2022-23) → 1,518 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burroughs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burroughs High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burroughs High?
38.5% 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 White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Ridgecrest, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burroughs High?
Burroughs High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 public schools in Ridgecrest?
By Resource Investment Index, Burroughs High ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest on the city page.
What other schools are in Sierra Sands Unified?
Besides Burroughs High, Sierra Sands Unified also operates Murray Middle (643 students), Las Flores Elementary (526 students), and Faller Elementary (516 students). See the Sierra Sands Unified district page for the complete list.