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Burroughs High School

Burroughs High School is a public high school in Ridgecrest, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated B, with 1,536 students and a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 69% in English Language Arts, 37% in Science and 32% in Math.

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Rating
B
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,536
Students per teacher
20.4:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts69%
Science37%
Math32%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White48%
Hispanic33%
Black8%
Two or more races5%
Asian4%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+1.3%
Prior-year enrollment
1,517

Homes assigned to this school

16,058 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Burroughs High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
500 E French Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone
(760) 499-1800
Website
burroughs.ssusd.org
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063680006232
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School district

Sierra Sands Unified School District

District rating
C
Schools
11
Students
4,974
Spending per student
$14,870
Teachers (FTE)
238
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Burroughs High School

How is Burroughs High School rated?

Burroughs High School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Sierra Sands Unified School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Burroughs High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Burroughs High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 69% in English Language Arts, 37% in Science and 32% in Math.

What grades does Burroughs High School serve?

Burroughs High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Burroughs High School?

1,536 students attend Burroughs High School, up from 1,517 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Burroughs High School?

TopHap matches 16,058 residential properties to Burroughs High School in and around Ridgecrest. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Burroughs High School in?

Burroughs High School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District, which reports 11 schools, 4,974 students and $14,870 of spending per student.