Burney Junior-senior High School

About Burney Junior-senior High School

Burney Junior-Senior High School is a public school located in Burney, California. It serves students in grades seven through twelve and is part of the Modoc Joint Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive educational experience that prepares them for college, career, and life. At Burney Junior-Senior High School, students are encouraged to be active participants in their learning and to take advantage of the many opportunities available to them. The school offers a variety of programs and activities, including a wide range of Advanced Placement courses, a thriving athletics program, and numerous clubs and organizations. The faculty and staff are committed to providing students with the support and resources they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Burney Junior-Senior High School is proud to be a part of the Modoc Joint Unified School District and is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	37571 Mountain View Rd. Burney, CA 96013
Phone:	(530) 335-4576
Site:	–
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	244 students

Overview Burney Junior-senior High School

Burney Junior-senior High School serves 244 students in grades 7-12.
Burney Junior-senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Burney Junior-senior High School

Burney Junior-senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Burney Junior-senior High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.