Burbank’s public schools outscore 79% of California districts
45% of students in Burbank’s public schools are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Burbank, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Burbank’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 393 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Burbank’s, its schools beat 74%, lower than their 79% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 45% across its districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Campbell Union High spends $19,636 per student and Campbell Union Elementary $21,646, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Burbank’s grade
A−: better than 79% of California school districts, #175 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Burbank, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
Grades K–8 · 426 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
1st grade in Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
Grades K–8 · 426 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
2nd grade in Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
Grades K–8 · 426 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
3rd grade in Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
Grades K–8 · 426 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
4th grade in Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
Grades K–8 · 426 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
5th grade in Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
Grades K–8 · 426 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
6th grade in Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
Grades K–8 · 426 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
7th grade in Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
Grades K–8 · 426 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
8th grade in Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
Grades K–8 · 426 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve Burbank
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Burbank vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Burbank’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Burbank | A− | Campbell Union Elementary K–8 · Luther Burbank Elementary K–8 · Campbell Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Burbank
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Burbank’s schools
Are Burbank’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Burbank children attend outscore 79% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #175 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Burbank in?
Campbell Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 8,359 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Burbank kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Leigh High, Branham High, Westmont High, Prospect High and Del Mar High.
What is Burbank’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Campbell Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Burbank spend per student?
$19,636 in Campbell Union High School District, $21,646 in Campbell Union Elementary School District and $22,868 in Luther Burbank Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Burbank families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.