High Schools in Burbank Unified

The Burbank Unified school district operates five high schools serving grades 9-12, including two large comprehensive schools, an independent learning academy, a continuation school, and a small specialized school, with the district ranking in the top 30% statewide.

Burroughs High stands out as the top performer with the highest graduation rate, strongest test scores, and lowest chronic absenteeism, while Burbank High also performs well as the district's largest school. In contrast, the smaller alternative schools face significant challenges; Magnolia Park and Monterey High (Continuation) struggle with extremely high chronic absenteeism, though Monterey maintains a strong graduation rate.

The specialized Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) operates with a unique model and very high per-student spending but moderate academic results. A clear pattern shows schools with lower economic need typically achieve higher test scores, and while graduation rates are strong across the district, mathematics proficiency remains an area for improvement even at the highest-performing schools.