Luther Burbank High School

Luther Burbank High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3500 Florin Rd,  Sacramento, CA
Sacramento City Unified School District
3.7
3.4
1,599 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jim Peterson
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
17
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
74.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1%
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
340:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
45%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26.5%
Black
18.5%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.1%
White
2.9%
Native American
<1%

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.
California State University - Sacramento 418 Students
University of California - Davis 334 Students
University of California - Berkeley 248 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 245 Students
University of California - San Diego 161 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 161 Students
San Francisco State University 160 Students
Sacramento City College 139 Students
University of California - Irvine 134 Students
University of San Francisco 128 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 112 Students
Nursing 83 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Biology 53 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 51 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Criminology 25 Students
Mechanical Engineering 21 Students
Accounting 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 466 Reviews
3.0 Alum
9/14/2023
I was able to fulfill my leadership interests in basketball, track and field, ASB (Associated Student Body) and as an intern at Kaiser Permanente.
3.0 Junior
7/13/2023
Luther Burbank has a good staff team and an amazing group of students and offers a lot of opportunities for their students.
5.0 Sophomore
7/2/2023
I like the school environment. Love my teachers each and everyone of them are nice and supportive. I can always go to them and ask questions about anything I need help with. My classmates are also nice and the other staff are as well. The staffs there cares about the students and our education.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 16 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/14/2025
So disappointed in this school my daughter was getting harassed by another student this student was very racial towards my daughter!! And yet my daughter was the one getting suspended After she told the teachers and principals About the situation they didn’t care about my daughter’s feelings! I’m ta...
5.0 parent
8/3/2022
The teachers at this school are wonderful and encouraging, and everyone is willing to help you. They always put the needs of the students first.
5.0 parent
6/10/2014
I'm glad my husband and I made a wise decision moving to the Sacramento area a few months ago. We decided to put our son at LBHS.. At first I was hesitant and letting him explore the experience he love being there. He is a freshman and loves coming home with no or little homework. Everything is done...
5.0 other
9/13/2012
Luther Burbank is the best school evaaaaaaaa! Yeaah! Go Titans. We are the best. PS; this is not from a Burbank student.

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Luther Burbank High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sacramento, CA, in the Parkway neighborhood, and is served by the Sacramento City Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,599 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Luther Burbank High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $533,263. Discover additional schools in the area, like Capital City School, William Daylor High School, Rio Cazadero High (Continuation) School, and more. Learn more about what Sacramento has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Luther Burbank High School.

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