Burlingame High School

Burlingame High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Mangini Way,  Burlingame, CA
San Mateo Union High School District
3.9
4.2
1,540 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Di Yim
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
98.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
31.7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
384:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
42.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23.9%
Hispanic
22.1%
Two or more races
10.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#54 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#61 Best Public HS in California
#168 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 329 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 289 Students
University of California - Berkeley 279 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 261 Students
University of California - Davis 232 Students
University of California - San Diego 225 Students
San Diego State University 225 Students
University of Southern California 213 Students
University of California - Irvine 184 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 151 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 232 Students
Psychology 129 Students
Biology 89 Students
Computer Science 86 Students
Economics 78 Students
Marketing 64 Students
Communications 64 Students
Political Science and Government 56 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Architecture 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 230 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/10/2024
My experience at Burlingame High School was in general good. The teachers are amazing and ensure that all their students understand the material being taught. The school faculty overall is very good at ensuring student success. Something I would like to see changed at Burlingame would be the English curriculum; primarily because for two years in a row we had a unit on identity which although important began to feel redundant overtime especially because the theme of identity was also explored at Burlingame's middle school.
5.0 Sophomore
10/10/2024
BHS is a great school, but some areas could be improved. Glad to see the new gym being built, and food needs to improve a lot.
3.0 Alum
1/14/2024
Bell schedules were overly complicated and long. Classes were tedious and boring for advanced students. However, the campus is very nice and well-maintained.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/23/2025
Such a balanced school with great classes options to take Rigor, sports and socialization. My kid is well rounded and happy to go to school everyday. Teachers are so kind and supportive and the goal is to learn, they are routing for your kids success. Lots of sharing and kids working together.. BEST...
5.0 parent
8/26/2023
Amazing setting for children to learn. It's really a privilege for children to attend this school as the teachers and facilities are first rate for a public school. The Highschool is a point of pride in the community.
3.0 parent
2/7/2018
This school appears to be great academically, however, there seems to be a lack of sensitivity towards students of less represented cultures. My student reported constant use of culturally disparaging terms by other students, as well as a lack of sensitivity by teachers in the class room regarding d...
5.0 parent
1/19/2018
Excellent academics. Excellent sportsmanship athlletics. Excellent college prep.

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Burlingame High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Burlingame, CA and is served by the San Mateo Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,540 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Burlingame High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $2,669,204. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Mateo High School, Aragon High School, Mills High School, and more. Learn more about what Burlingame has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burlingame High School.

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