Summary:
The Burbank Unified school district in California comprises 20 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the standout schools in the district, Burbank High stands out with a high student-teacher ratio of 24.5, strong academic performance with 69.39% of 11th-graders proficient in English and 42.09% in Math, and a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.6%. Theodore Roosevelt Elementary also impresses with the lowest student-teacher ratio of 21.1 and exceptional academic results, with 84.21% of 4th-graders proficient in English and 64.52% in Math. In contrast, the Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA), an alternative school, faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 51% and a lower 4-year graduation rate of 85.6%.
The schools in the district exhibit varying levels of racial diversity, with Burbank High having the highest percentage of white students at 63.51% and Burroughs High having the highest percentage of Hispanic students at 47.55%. Additionally, schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Burbank Unified School District Community Day, tend to have lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism, highlighting the need for additional support and resources for these schools.
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