Burroughs High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ridgecrest, California 93555 · Sierra Sands Unified
#385 of 1,343 high schools in California
#8226 of 16,910 nationally
About Burroughs High
Burroughs High is a public high located in Ridgecrest, in the Sierra Sands Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,536 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 385th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,536.
There are 10 schools in Ridgecrest; Burroughs High ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burroughs High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burroughs High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Murray Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students · 180 m away
Richmond Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 609 m away
Pierce Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 671 m away
Sierra Vista Education Center
Ridgecrest · Public other
· 2.1 km away
Las Flores Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students · 2.3 km away
James Monroe Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students · 2.3 km away
Gateway Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 2.5 km away
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci
Ridgecrest · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
239 students · 3.2 km away
Faller Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students · 4.4 km away
Inyokern Elementary
Inyokern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
161 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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South Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,536 students
Nogales High
La Puente · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
Luther Burbank High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
Loara High
Anaheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,539 students
Mount Miguel High
Spring Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,539 students
Diamond Ranch High
Pomona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,542 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burroughs High a good school?
Burroughs High has a Success Index (US) of 50.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #385 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burroughs High rank in California?
Burroughs High ranks #385 of 1,343 high schools in California and #8226 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burroughs High?
Burroughs High had 1,536 students in 2025.
Is Burroughs High a elementary school or a high school?
Burroughs High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burroughs High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burroughs High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.