For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,478 students in Burbank, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Burbank, CA are Burbank High School, Puc Lakeview Charter High School and Burroughs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burbank, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Burbank have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Burbank, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burroughs High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burbank, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burbank High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 North Third St.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 729-5100
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 729-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Puc Lakeview Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13361 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 356-2591
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 356-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Burroughs High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1920 Clark Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-6900
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,283 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-7650
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-7650
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Puc Comm Charter Mid And Puc Comm Charter Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 Eldridge Ave.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0933
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 485-0933
Gr: 6-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Puc Triumph Charter Academy And Puc Triumph Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13361 Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 837-6221
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 837-6221
Gr: 6-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Puc Cals Middle School And Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7350 North Figueroa St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(213) 239-0063
Burbank, CA 91504
(213) 239-0063
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-5900
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 276-5525
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 276-5525
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Monterey High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-5900
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burbank, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Burbank, CA include Burbank High School, Puc Lakeview Charter High School and Burroughs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burbank?
10 public high schools are located in Burbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Burbank?
Burbank public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Burbank are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burbank include: Burroughs High School vs. Burbank High School, Burbank High School vs. Burroughs High School, Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) vs. Burbank High School
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