Luther Burbank High School is a high school in Sacramento, California, United States. It is a part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. As of 2002 the school offers a Hmong language class for native speakers of Hmong.
Serving 1,574 students in grades 9-12, Luther Burbank High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Luther Burbank High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Luther Burbank High School's student population of 1,574 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Luther Burbank High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luther Burbank High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8833 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luther Burbank High School's ranking?
Luther Burbank High School is ranked #8833 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Luther Burbank High School often compared to?
Luther Burbank High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy High School, C. K. Mcclatchy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Luther Burbank High School?
The graduation rate of Luther Burbank High School is 84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Luther Burbank High School?
1,574 students attend Luther Burbank High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Luther Burbank High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luther Burbank High School?
Luther Burbank High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Luther Burbank High School offer ?
Luther Burbank High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Luther Burbank High School part of?
Luther Burbank High School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Luther Burbank High School located?
Luther Burbank High School is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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