How does Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL compare to other high schools in Burbank?

Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL has a SchoolScope composite score of 45.9/100, placing it at the 39th percentile statewide. 13% of students exceed standard, with a total of 69 students tested across grades and subjects.

What percentage of students exceed standards at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL?

12.8% of students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL exceed the state standard on CAASPP assessments, while 24.1% meet or exceed it. The gap between these two numbers reveals whether the school pushes students beyond basic proficiency.

What is the chronic absenteeism rate at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL?

40.9% of students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days). This metric reflects school culture and family engagement, and is weighted at 15% in our composite score.

Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL

High School

Burbank Unified BurbankLos Angeles County91505

Composite Score

out of 100

State Percentile

of high schools

State Rank

of 1,739 California high schools

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Composite scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data from the California Dept. of Education (CAASPP, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates). They are not official CDE ratings and should not be the sole basis for school decisions. See methodology.

College & career readiness

Graduation Rate

94.7%

AP Exam Prepared

30.0%

A-G Completion

20.4%

College-Going Rate

58.3%

Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports

Dashboard indicators

ELA Year-over-Year

Increased Significantly

+72.4 pts DFS change

Math Year-over-Year

Increased Significantly

+38.9 pts DFS change

EL Proficiency (ELPAC)

7.5%

English learners at Level 4 (Well Developed) · 41 tested

Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024

Performance breakdown

Performance breakdown for Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL
Category	Percentage
Exceeded Standard	12.8%
Met Standard	11.4%
Below Standard	75.9%

What other rankings don't show you

Most rating sites report "24% proficient" for Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUIL and stop there. Here's what that number hides:

12.8% of students exceeded standard while 11.4% met it. That exceeded rate is 2.7 points below the state average of 15.5%. That's 11.8 points below the Burbank Unified district average of 24.6%. The 4 nearby schools within ~3 miles average 15.2% exceeded — 2.5 points higher. The gap between "met" and "exceeded" can reveal how much a school's curriculum challenges students beyond proficiency.

The graduation rate is 94.7% — above the state target. 20.4% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility. 58.3% of graduates go on to college within a year.

Chronic absenteeism is 40.9%, above the state average of 34.0%.

Why the exceeded vs. met split matters →

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Key metrics

% Exceeded Standard

12.8%

Students scoring above proficient

% Met or Above

24.1%

Students meeting standard

Chronic Absenteeism

40.9%

Students missing 10%+ of days

Suspension Rate

0.0%

Students suspended at least once

Total Tested

Across all grades & subjects

ELA scores by grade

Grade	Tested	Exceeded	Met	Nearly Met	Not Met	Met+Above
11th	36	19.4%	16.7%	22.2%	41.7%	36.1%

Math scores by grade

Grade	Tested	Exceeded	Met	Nearly Met	Not Met	Met+Above
11th	33	6.1%	6.1%	15.2%	72.7%	12.1%

Estimated K-12 PathEstimate

Elementary

Thomas Edison Elementary

57.7

→

Middle

Luther Burbank Middle

47.1

→

High

Burbank Unified Independe…

45.9

This school

Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.