Burlingame High

Summary:

Burlingame High is a public high school located in Burlingame, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,519 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, outperforming its peers in the San Mateo Union High School District and the state of California on a variety of key metrics.

Burlingame High has a statewide ranking of 52nd out of 2,323 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, reflecting its exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 87.32% of Burlingame High's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 70.29% in the district and 55.73% statewide. The school also boasts a remarkable 96.8% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.1% dropout rate, both of which are better than the district and state averages. Burlingame High's strong performance extends across diverse student subgroups, with the school ranking 32nd out of 712 California high schools for Asian students and 21st out of 804 for multi-racial students.

Compared to other high schools in the San Mateo Union High School District, such as Capuchino High, Hillsdale High, Mills High, and San Mateo High, Burlingame High consistently outperforms its peers on various metrics, making it a standout institution in the region and a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Mangini Way
       Burlingame, CA  94010-2708


(650) 558-2899

District: San Mateo Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,610 Help


Feeder schools for Burlingame High:

Elementary:    Franklin Elementary
    Hoover Elementary
    Lincoln Elementary
    McKinley Elementary
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Middle:    Burlingame Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  1,540

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.0%
Asian:
24.9%
Hispanic:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burlingame High ranks better than 97.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the San Mateo Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burlingame High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Burlingame High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42%), Asian (24.9%), Hispanic (20.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the San Mateo Union High School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burlingame High is 19.9. 5 high schools in the San Mateo Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burlingame High is $18,610. 3 high schools in the San Mateo Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burlingame High:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlingame High 52nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Burlingame High in the ranking list.)

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San Mateo Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks San Mateo Union High 284th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burlingame High

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Rank History for all students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.09 170th 1653 89.7%
2005 72.40 217th 1901 88.6%
2006 71.26 262nd 1968 86.7%
2007 76.87 163rd 2063 92.1%
2008 74.29 203rd 2117 90.4%
2009 73.89 203rd 2238 90.9%
2010 70.00 289th 2281 87.3%
2011 76.10 189th 2367 92.0%
2012 74.62 227th 2354 90.4%
2013 76.21 194th 2426 92.0%
2015 95.32 66th 1994 96.7%
2016 95.12 69th 2039 96.6%
2017 95.33 68th 2021 96.6%
2018 94.39 100th 2017 95.0%
2019 90.57 170th 2133 92.0%
2022 97.32 60th 2123 97.2%
2023 96.93 54th 2348 97.7%
2024 96.72 52nd 2323 97.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.03 39th 366 89.3%
2019 80.09 68th 422 83.9%
2022 93.36 10th 515 98.1%
2023 91.89 26th 786 96.7%
2024 92.69 21st 804 97.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.23 58th 1547 96.3%
2024 88.67 55th 1534 96.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.59 202nd 1862 89.2%
2019 88.02 164th 1937 91.5%
2022 81.18 254th 1943 86.9%
2023 93.50 103rd 2247 95.4%
2024 93.86 81st 2235 96.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.27 93rd 1760 94.7%
2019 92.99 113th 1833 93.8%
2022 97.24 44th 1858 97.6%
2023 95.92 58th 2118 97.3%
2024 94.49 66th 2098 96.9%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.31 139th 1052 86.8%
2019 95.91 39th 1117 96.5%
2022 77.18 153rd 1161 86.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 78.17 34th 168 79.8%
2023 87.74 21st 233 91.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.08 116th 1834 93.7%
2019 88.56 179th 1880 90.5%
2022 95.60 95th 1916 95.0%
2023 96.84 59th 2207 97.3%
2024 97.88 42nd 2172 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.91 68th 581 88.3%
2019 79.62 102nd 582 82.5%
2022 86.46 51st 581 91.2%
2023 83.53 85th 731 88.4%
2024 88.09 32nd 712 95.5%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.82 251st 1742 85.6%
2019 80.28 264th 1814 85.4%
2022 93.39 91st 1861 95.1%
2023 87.59 141st 2142 93.4%
2024 91.85 87th 2125 95.9%
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Rank History for White students at Burlingame High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.06 157th 1173 86.6%
2019 81.56 179th 1222 85.4%
2022 90.14 79th 1204 93.4%
2023 92.63 44th 1434 96.9%
2024 88.19 77th 1406 94.5%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burlingame High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 792 28 275 163 4 n/a n/a 0 1262
1989 754 23 264 188 8 n/a n/a 0 1237
1990 713 21 250 217 6 n/a n/a 0 1207
1991 745 16 250 224 5 n/a n/a 0 1240
1992 770 19 265 214 10 n/a n/a 0 1278
1993 784 21 254 228 3 n/a n/a 0 1290
1994 813 15 226 233 4 n/a n/a 0 1291
1995 861 15 192 233 9 n/a n/a 0 1310
1996 861 15 192 233 9 n/a n/a 0 1310
1997 886 18 187 227 7 n/a n/a 0 1325
1998 879 16 190 223 8 n/a n/a 0 1316
1999 891 20 171 190 8 n/a n/a 0 1280
2000 907 20 159 201 6 n/a n/a 0 1293
2001 863 16 177 201 4 n/a n/a 0 1261
2002 956 26 178 201 3 n/a n/a 0 1364
2003 956 26 178 201 3 n/a n/a 0 1364
2004 901 23 183 224 4 n/a n/a 3 1338
2005 940 20 190 206 1 n/a n/a 19 1376
2006 937 17 186 194 1 n/a n/a 34 1369
2007 886 13 218 215 6 n/a n/a 46 1384
2008 861 19 215 210 7 n/a n/a 0 1312
2009 812 19 202 232 5 16 55 0 1341
2010 846 25 212 246 2 14 3 0 1348
2011 742 11 203 287 1 9 107 0 1360
2012 713 11 205 268 0 12 105 0 1314
2013 720 7 225 270 1 12 117 0 1352
2014 711 9 222 244 2 14 104 0 1306
2015 701 9 230 258 1 13 104 0 1316
2016 701 11 259 251 2 13 102 0 1339
2017 733 7 277 260 5 11 132 0 1425
2018 712 6 315 278 5 7 152 0 1475
2019 50 10 359 257 6 7 803 0 1492
2020 11 12 358 287 5 4 851 0 1528
2021 699 10 350 307 2 4 164 1 1537
2022 679 10 360 326 1 5 148 1 1530
2023 647 6 363 335 0 6 162 0 1519
2024 647 6 384 317 0 7 178 1 1540

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 Burlingame High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1262 51.0 24.7 n/a
1989 1237 53.2 23.2 n/a
1990 1207 56.4 21.4 n/a
1991 1240 55.2 22.4 n/a
1992 1278 56.1 22.7 6.8
1993 1290 56.5 22.8 7.8
1994 1291 56.3 22.9 7.4
1995 1310 57.1 22.9 6.7
1996 1310 57.1 22.9 6.7
1997 1325 58.0 22.8 3.5
1998 1316 55.6 23.7 3.6
1999 1280 55.0 23.3 4
2000 1293 59.2 21.8 2.6
2001 1261 58.4 21.6 1.7
2002 1364 62.8 21.7 2.1
2003 1364 62.8 21.7 2.1
2004 1338 58.2 23.0 1.6
2005 1376 59.2 23.2 2.7
2006 1369 61.0 22.4 2.3
2007 1384 59.4 23.3 3.7
2008 1312 68.0 19.3 5.7
2009 1341 59.8 19.3 6.7
2010 1348 60.0 22.4 8.4
2011 1360 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 1314 61.4 21.3 n/a
2013 1352 62.8 21.5 9.6
2014 1306 63.0 20.7 8.7
2015 1316 65.0 20.2 10.3
2016 1339 67.0 19.9 6
2017 1425 70.9 20.0 6.6
2018 1475 73.9 19.9 11.9
2019 1492 73.0 20.4 12.3
2020 1528 n/a n/a 11.5
2021 1537 71.8 21.4 12.4
2022 1530 73.2 20.8 12.4
2023 1519 72.0 21.0 12.6
2024 1540 77.2 19.9 11.6

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 Burlingame High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1262 51.0 24.7 n/a
1989 1237 53.2 23.2 n/a
1990 1207 56.4 21.4 n/a
1991 1240 55.2 22.4 n/a
1992 1278 56.1 22.7 6.8
1993 1290 56.5 22.8 7.8
1994 1291 56.3 22.9 7.4
1995 1310 57.1 22.9 6.7
1996 1310 57.1 22.9 6.7
1997 1325 58.0 22.8 3.5
1998 1316 55.6 23.7 3.6
1999 1280 55.0 23.3 4
2000 1293 59.2 21.8 2.6
2001 1261 58.4 21.6 1.7
2002 1364 62.8 21.7 2.1
2003 1364 62.8 21.7 2.1
2004 1338 58.2 23.0 1.6
2005 1376 59.2 23.2 2.7
2006 1369 61.0 22.4 2.3
2007 1384 59.4 23.3 3.7
2008 1312 68.0 19.3 5.7
2009 1341 59.8 19.3 6.7
2010 1348 60.0 22.4 8.4
2011 1360 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 1314 61.4 21.3 n/a
2013 1352 62.8 21.5 9.6
2014 1306 63.0 20.7 8.7
2015 1316 65.0 20.2 10.3
2016 1339 67.0 19.9 6
2017 1425 70.9 20.0 6.6
2018 1475 73.9 19.9 11.9
2019 1492 73.0 20.4 12.3
2020 1528 n/a n/a 11.5
2021 1537 71.8 21.4 12.4
2022 1530 73.2 20.8 12.4
2023 1519 72.0 21.0 12.6
2024 1540 77.2 19.9 11.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burlingame High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,610

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burlingame High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 170th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 54th of 2348 High schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Burlingame High)79.486.4
 7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo Union High)70.671.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Burlingame High)59.465.4
 5.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo Union High)50.448.2
 2.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Burlingame High)8.764.3
 55.6%
   12th Grade Science (San Mateo Union High)12.450.7
 38.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14921519
 1.8%
African American106
 40%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian359363
 1.1%
Hispanic257335
 30.4%
Pacific Islander76
 14.3%
White50647
 1194%
Two or More Races803162
 79.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.3%12.6%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Burlingame High

Students at Burlingame High are 42% White, 25% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,540 students attended Burlingame High.

Yes! Burlingame High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 52nd of 2323 California high schools.

Burlingame High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Hoover Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary
Elementary : McKinley Elementary
Elementary : North Hillsborough
Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary
Middle : Burlingame Intermediate


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