Is Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) a good school?

Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) ranks 1303 rd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA).

What is the racial makeup of Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)?

Students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) are 68% White, 23% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Summary:

Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in Burbank, California, part of the Burbank Unified School District, which is ranked 410 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. BUILA has 291 students enrolled.

BUILA faces several challenges, including lower graduation rates ranging from 85.6% to 93.3% in recent years, compared to 93.6% at the nearby Burbank High. The school also has higher dropout rates, ranging from 2.2% to 7.8%, versus 4.0% at Burbank High, and significantly higher chronic absenteeism, reaching 51.0% in 2022-2023 compared to 19.3% at Burbank High. BUILA students consistently underperform their peers in the district and state on standardized tests, with only 32.43% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 60.86% in the district and 55.73% statewide.

Compared to nearby schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, BUILA generally outperforms continuation and alternative schools but underperforms comprehensive high schools like North Hollywood Senior High and the highly-ranked Science Academy STEM Magnet. BUILA's performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 287 out of 2,133 high schools in 2018-2019 to 1,303 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school could benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

3715 Allan Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 558-5353

District: Burbank Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1303^rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,910

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.5%

Hispanic:

23.2%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) ranks worse than 56.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Burbank Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.5%), Hispanic (23.2%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) is 13.3. 3 high schools in the Burbank Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) employs 12.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) is $10,910, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Burbank Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA):

SchoolDigger ranks Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) 1303^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Burbank Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Burbank Unified 410^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	80.83	458^th	2740	83.3%
2023	37.53	1544^th	2802	44.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	81.21	406^th	2509	83.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	70.67	587^th	2021	71.0%
2018	69.94	595^th	2017	70.5%
2019	84.38	287^th	2133	86.5%
2022	47.39	985^th	2123	53.6%
2023	57.64	695^th	2348	70.4%
2024	34.18	1303^rd	2323	43.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	78.93	337^th	1862	81.9%
2023	80.14	284^th	2247	87.4%
2024	13.52	1807^th	2235	19.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	66.88	577^th	1760	67.2%
2019	74.46	401^st	1833	78.1%
2022	30.40	1263^rd	1858	32.0%
2023	57.03	664^th	2118	68.6%
2024	41.65	1040^th	2098	50.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	55.60	730^th	1916	61.9%
2023	55.36	697^th	2207	68.4%
2024	25.70	1445^th	2172	33.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.45	645^th	2142	69.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	57.53	563^rd	1173	52.0%
2022	25.68	907^th	1204	24.7%
2023	37.86	797^th	1434	44.4%
2024	10.98	1199^th	1406	14.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2016	15	1	1	8	0	0	0	0	25
2017	20	2	2	10	0	0	2	0	36
2018	61	2	6	19	0	1	4	0	93
2019	51	1	6	18	0	0	10	0	86
2020	45	2	4	24	0	0	10	0	85
2021	62	5	8	24	1	0	12	0	112
2022	113	10	12	43	0	0	9	0	187
2023	173	12	17	76	1	0	10	2	291
2024	115	3	4	39	0	1	5	1	168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	25	0.0	n/a	12
2017	36	n/a	n/a	22.2
2018	93	2.2	42.2	19.4
2019	86	2.2	39.0	26.7
2020	85	n/a	n/a	18.8
2021	112	5.0	22.4	12.5
2022	187	6.9	27.0	26.7
2023	291	18.8	15.4	35.1
2024	168	12.6	13.3	27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	25	0.0	n/a	12
2017	36	n/a	n/a	22.2
2018	93	2.2	42.2	19.4
2019	86	2.2	39.0	26.7
2020	85	n/a	n/a	18.8
2021	112	5.0	22.4	12.5
2022	187	6.9	27.0	26.7
2023	291	18.8	15.4	35.1
2024	168	12.6	13.3	27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,910

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 287^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 695^th of 2348 High schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA))	80	66.7	13.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Burbank Unified)	63.9	65.2	1.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA))	30	20	10%
11th Grade Mathematics (Burbank Unified)	40.3	34.8	5.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA))	45	31.4	13.6%
11th Grade Science (Burbank Unified)	30.2	37.4	7.2%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA))	40	46.2	6.2%
12th Grade Science (Burbank Unified)	31.4	26.6	4.8%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	86	291	238.4%
African American	1	12	1100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	17	183.3%
Hispanic	18	76	322.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	51	173	239.2%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.7%	35.1%	8.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)			CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 9th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)	Public, Virtual	6-12	3715 Allan Ave.	Burbank	91505	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(818) 558-5353	168	13	13.3	27.4%	115 (68.5%)	3 (1.8%)	39 (23.2%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	34.2	1303^rd of 2323 public high schools	43.9%		57.6	695^th of 2348 public high schools	70.4%	608					22.2		22.2				32.4	39.6				12.9	19.1	$10,910
Magnolia Park	Public	6-12	1915 Monterey Ave.	Burbank	91506	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 729-7650	28	3	8.7	46.4%	9 (32.1%)	2 (7.1%)	15 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)																		$28,530
Monterey High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1915 Monterey Ave.	Burbank	91506	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 729-5900	93	9	9.8	40.9%	31 (33.3%)	4 (4.3%)	45 (48.4%)	6 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	16.9	1760^th of 2323 public high schools	24.2%		21.9	1645^th of 2348 public high schools	29.9%	115					5.6		5.6				22.7	22.7				11.1	11.1	$14,417
East Valley Senior High	Public	9-12	5525 Vineland Ave.	North Hollywood	91601	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 753-4400	538	31	17.0	96.5%	29 (5.4%)	21 (3.9%)	468 (87.0%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	38.2	1181^st of 2323 public high schools	49.2%		34.4	1294^th of 2348 public high schools	44.9%	113		8.3	14.3		10.3		11.6				48.3	48.3				21.2	21.2	$17,073
Science Academy STEM Magnet	Public	6-12	5525 Vineland Ave.	North Hollywood	91601	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 753-4470	513	21	24.2	33.7%	190 (37.0%)	9 (1.8%)	39 (7.6%)	234 (45.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.0%)	99.7	3^rd of 2323 public high schools	99.9%		99.7	3^rd of 2348 public high schools	99.9%					93.7	97.6		94.9	100.0	95.8	95.8	100.0	97.6	100.0	99.0	93.7	100.0	97.9	$8,885
Burroughs High	Public	9-12	1920 Clark Ave.	Burbank	91506	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 729-6900	2,358	98	23.9	26.0%	806 (34.2%)	54 (2.3%)	1,096 (46.5%)	193 (8.2%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	194 (8.2%)	81.2	313^th of 2323 public high schools	86.5%		67.3	521^st of 2348 public high schools	77.8%	208					46.7		46.2				72.1	72.1				38.6	38.6	$11,303
Amelia Earhart Continuation	Public	9-12	5355 Colfax Ave.	North Hollywood	91607	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 769-4877	70	4	17.4	92.9%	3 (4.3%)	2 (2.9%)	62 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	7.9	2180^th of 2323 public high schools	6.2%		10.7	2015^th of 2348 public high schools	14.2%	165					0.0	0.0	0.0				7.4	7.4				0.0	0.0	$15,909
Burbank High	Public	9-12	902 North Third St.	Burbank	91502	Los Angeles County	Burbank Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 729-5100	2,471	99	25.0	35.8%	1,614 (65.3%)	39 (1.6%)	487 (19.7%)	209 (8.5%)	3 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	108 (4.4%)	54.6	765^th of 2323 public high schools	67.1%		80.4	321^st of 2348 public high schools	86.3%	444					23.6		23.5				53.9	53.9				29.8	29.8	$11,002
North Hollywood Senior High	Public	9-12	5231 Colfax Ave.	North Hollywood	91601	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 753-6200	2,482	120	20.7	71.9%	457 (18.4%)	68 (2.7%)	1,592 (64.1%)	285 (11.5%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	76 (3.1%)	78.1	356^th of 2323 public high schools	84.7%		78.1	364^th of 2348 public high schools	84.5%	8		3.9	10.5		41.9	7.3	39.4				70.7	70.7				40.4	40.4	$9,804
Sun Valley Magnet	Public	6-12	7330 Bakman Ave.	Sun Valley	91352	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 255-5100	1,279	74	17.3	93.8%	73 (5.7%)	15 (1.2%)	1,162 (90.9%)	22 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	27	1500^th of 2323 public high schools	35.4%		23.3	1614^th of 2348 public high schools	31.3%	114	8.3		4.2	11.6	23.3		14.6	27.7	29.9	23.5	57.8	29.9	16.1	16.4	18.1	23.3	17.5	$11,007

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