At a glance
Reported students
231
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
13
Burney Junior-Senior High: 231 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Burney Junior-Senior High
Burney Junior-Senior High is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Burney. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Fall River Joint Unified. NCES reports 231 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.9%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Burney Junior-Senior High
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.13
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.13
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.3%
- Hispanic19.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native15.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fall River Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fall River Junior-Senior High
High · Grades 07–12
226 reported students
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
13 reported students
Burney Community Day
High · Grades 07–12
13 reported students
Fall River Community Day
High · Grades 07–12
11 reported students
Mountain View High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
10 reported students
Fall River Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
275 reported students
Public schools near Burney Junior-Senior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Burney Special Education Center Other · Fall River Joint Unified | KG–12 | 2 | under 0.1 mi |
| Burney Elementary Elementary · Fall River Joint Unified | KG–06 | 349 | 0.3 mi |
| Mountain View High (Continuation) High · Fall River Joint Unified | 09–12 | 10 | 1.1 mi |
| Burney Community Day High · Fall River Joint Unified | 07–12 | 13 | 1.1 mi |
| Burney Elementary Community Day Elementary · Fall River Joint Unified | KG–06 | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Intermountain Academy of Learning Other · Fall River Joint Unified | KG–12 | 26 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burney Junior-Senior High
What grades does Burney Junior-Senior High serve?
Burney Junior-Senior High reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fall River Joint Unified.
How many students attend Burney Junior-Senior High?
Burney Junior-Senior High reported 231 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 242 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burney Junior-Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 231 students and 15.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burney Junior-Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burney Junior-Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fall River Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Burney Junior-Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Burney Junior-Senior High in?
Burney Junior-Senior High is part of Fall River Joint Unified, based in Burney, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burney Junior-Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mt. Burney Special Education Center (under 0.1 mi), Burney Elementary (0.3 mi), Mountain View High (Continuation) (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.