Luther Burbank High

1,535 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Luther Burbank High School, located on Florin Road in Sacramento, California, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving a diverse student population within the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is known for its strong focus on career technical education (CTE) and college readiness, offering a variety of specialized pathways and academies designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, fostering an environment that emphasizes inclusivity and academic growth.

Beyond academics, Luther Burbank High is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture, which includes a wide range of athletic programs, student clubs, and performing arts opportunities. The school is committed to supporting its students' holistic development through various intervention programs and resources aimed at closing achievement gaps and promoting student well-being. By integrating rigorous coursework with practical learning experiences, the school strives to empower its graduates to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

1,535

Total Students

82.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther Burbank High
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	693
Black	255
Asian	416
Two or More	68
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	57

Hispanic
693 (45.1%)
Asian
416 (27.1%)
Black
255 (16.6%)
Two or More
68 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
57 (3.7%)
White
43 (2.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-5110
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,076
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 9 380

Grade 10 362

Grade 11 366

Grade 12 427