How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Burroughs High | Trona High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ridgecrest, CA | Trona, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 111 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.8% | 67.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Burroughs High | Trona High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,165 | $30,858 |
| District | Sierra Sands Unified | Trona Joint Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Burroughs High | Trona High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.8% | 58.6% |
| African American | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.2% | 35.1% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Burroughs High | Trona High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 352:1 | 127:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.7% | 60.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.