Serving 1,518 students in grades 9-12, Burroughs High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Burroughs High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burroughs High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burroughs High School is ranked #2864 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burroughs High School?
The graduation rate of Burroughs High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burroughs High School?
1,518 students attend Burroughs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Burroughs High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burroughs High School?
Burroughs High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burroughs High School offer ?
Burroughs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Burroughs High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
