Burroughs High

1920 Clark Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506

2,283 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John Burroughs High School, located at 1920 Clark Ave. in Burbank, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Burbank Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school enrolls students in grades 9 through 12. It occupies a central role in the local educational landscape, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized career-technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, John Burroughs is widely recognized for its exceptional performing arts department, particularly its nationally acclaimed show choir program and its robust drama and music departments. The school fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by numerous extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, leadership clubs, and service organizations. With a commitment to inclusivity and student development, Burroughs High serves as a cornerstone of the Burbank community, consistently striving to balance academic achievement with the social and creative growth of its diverse student body.

2,283

Total Students

93.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burroughs High
Demographic	Student Count
White	775
Hispanic	1,067
Black	51
Asian	188
Two or More	190
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,067 (46.9%)
White
775 (34.0%)
Two or More
190 (8.3%)
Asian
188 (8.3%)
Black
51 (2.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Burbank Unified
Phone:	(818)729-6900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	568
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 552

Grade 10 608

Grade 11 590

Grade 12 533