Burney Community Day serves 13 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burney Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Burney Community Day's student population of 13 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burney Community Day is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
38%
1%
Hispanic
23%
56%
White
31%
20%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
33%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burney Community Day?
The graduation rate of Burney Community Day is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burney Community Day?
13 students attend Burney Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Burney Community Day students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burney Community Day?
Burney Community Day has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burney Community Day offer ?
Burney Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Burney Community Day part of?
Burney Community Day is part of Fall River Joint Unified School District.
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