John Burroughs High School (JBHS) was named after John Burroughs, the American Naturalist who was active in the conservation movement. Located on West Clark Avenue in the City of Burbank, the school is part of the Burbank Unified School District. Built in the 1920s, John Burroughs High was not established as a high school until decades later in 1948. In recent years, the school received a new mascot in addition to a fresh logo and are now called “The Bears”.
This esteemed institution went on to win their first-ever Division 4 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship for Baseball. In addition, the girls’ swim team captured their first CIF title and were the top scorers out of the 52 teams competing. John Burroughs also has a visual and performing arts program and was named A California Exemplary Arts Education Program in 2021, in addition to recently receiving several John Raitt Awards for Youth (JRAY) nominations for their production of “Into the Woods”.
Burroughs also boasts students who compete for senior scholarships and students who are being considered for the Broadway Alliance Award, which would take them to New York City to participate in a week-long series of workshops with Broadway professionals. Another achievement for JBHS was the National League of Young Men honoring three of their students with the NLYM Philanthropy Awards for their hours of community service.
With a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities from which to choose, Burroughs High School truly presents students with an unparalleled experience during their years spent here.
John Burroughs High School
Public High School
|
Grade 9-12
1920 W Clark Ave,
Burbank, CA
Burbank Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Deborah Madrigal
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A-
B-
C
C+
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
|
Average GPA
3.62
|
Reading Proficiency
72%
|
|
Math Proficiency
39%
|
|
Teachers
|
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
98
|
Full Time Teachers
98
|
|
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
|
|
College Prep
|
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
630
|
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
|
|
Number of AP Courses
17
|
AP Pass Rate
79.4%
|
|
AP Math Enrollment
High
|
AP Science Enrollment
High
|
|
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
|
|
Clubs and Activities
|
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
|
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
|
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
|
Math
17.1%
State Average
19.4%
|
Science
10.8%
State Average
11.2%
|
Teachers and Staff
|
Students Per Counselor
471:1
|
Student Diversity
|
Male
51.4%
|
Female
48.4%
|
|
Hispanic
46.8%
|
White
34%
|
|
Two or more races
6.4%
|
Filipino
4.3%
|
|
Asian
3.9%
|
Black
2.2%
|
|
Native American
<1%
|
|
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
408 Students
California State University - Northridge
280 Students
University of California - San Diego
276 Students
University of California - Berkeley
262 Students
University of Southern California
261 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
257 Students
University of California - Irvine
241 Students
San Diego State University
220 Students
University of California - Davis
174 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
169 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
147 Students
Business
145 Students
Biology
85 Students
Film and Video Studies
68 Students
Nursing
59 Students
Computer Science
58 Students
Communications
48 Students
English
45 Students
Marketing
39 Students
Political Science and Government
39 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/7/2026
Truthfully, had I had no involvement or commitment to Burroughs High School I may have dropped out and pursued a GED to leave sooner. However, because of my commitments, I had to find things to make the days pass and I'm glad I did because when I started to connect with friends, my understanding of the school grew and I took a liking. I was brutally honest in my review, but my friends ultimately made it worthwhile.
7/16/2024
The best part of Burroughs was the fun time I had being involved in the school band. The worst times were the race jokes.
1/5/2023
Our school is great. It is safe and offers a wide variety of classes for all levels. The teachers are caring. We have a medical and engineering academy and one of the best performing-arts programs in the country. I wish our school had more dances and whole-school activities after hours. We do lack a bit of school spirit. I also think our school has a bit to work on when it comes to securing the campus.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/20/2022
Safety is out the window here. They will let your student get bullied and harassed here.
2/2/2019
Overall, my experience at Burroughs was not great. I had many teachers that were not good at teaching and made me feel inadequate as a result. They stress the importance of college without showing you other options in a society where having a degree rarely works out in your favor. Many teachers I ha...
5/11/2016
All three of my children went to Burroughs. There are some excellent teachers here (and a few bad ones). If your child is into the performing arts (singing, dancing, instruments, tech crew, drama, art), this school is the best school in the U.S. for preparing for a performing arts career. One of my...
5/14/2015
I have been a Burroughs parent for 5 years and feel this school has challenging academics, safety, and a huge variety of quality extra curricular programs for my kids to choose from.
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
-
Amin Mehrabi
Amin Mehrabi
Responds QuicklyPinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
(323) 689-5212
37 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$600,000 Price
-
Clara Blunk
Clara Blunk
Anvil Real Estate
(747) 247-8851
13 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$1.4M - $1.8M Price Range
-
Steve Neuman
Steve Neuman
Park Regency Realty
(747) 247-1932
74 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$815,000 Price
-
Gabriel Diaz
Gabriel Diaz
Pak Home Realty
(213) 463-6037
17 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$1,275,000 Price
-
Angelo Fierro
Angelo Fierro
Compass
(213) 277-2416
63 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$1,350,000 Price
-
Barry Dantagnan
Barry Dantagnan
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 658-1365
137 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$1.3M - $2.4M Price Range
Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$870K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$1,221,521
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Average Household Income
$125,446
% of College Grads
40.5%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,408 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,680 - $3,490 per month
- AVA Burbank
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 200+ Sq Ft
- 401 N Pass Ave
- Burbank, CA
$1,915 - $2,580 per month
- 1200 Riverside
- Studio - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 466+ Sq Ft
- 1200 W Riverside Dr
- Burbank, CA
$2,653 - $3,347 per month
- The Woods at Toluca Lake
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 530+ Sq Ft
- 316 N Maple St
- Burbank, CA
$1,650 - $1,875 per month
- Lake Street Apartments
- Studio - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 304+ Sq Ft
- 700 S Lake St
- Burbank, CA
$1,925 - $2,495 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 635+ Sq Ft
- 217 W Tujunga Ave
- Burbank, CA
$1,725 - $1,975 per month
- Park Verdugo Apartments
- Studio - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 350+ Sq Ft
- 256 W Verdugo Ave
- Burbank, CA
$2,226 - $2,481 per month
- Park Avenue Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 730 N Whitnall Hwy
- Burbank, CA
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
Parks in this Area
Whitnall Highway Park North
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lincoln Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
George Izay Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Downtown Burbank
Centrally located neighborhood with lots of shopping and commuting options
Hillside District
A neighborhood with a secluded feel, close to both nature and Downtown Burbank
John Burroughs High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Burbank, CA and is served by the Burbank Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,338 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. John Burroughs High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,221,521. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burbank USD Community Day, Burbank High School, Monterey High School, and more. Learn more about what Burbank has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Burroughs High School.