CAL BURKE HIGH SCHOOL

Cal Burke High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Panorama City, CA with about 177 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Cal Burke High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cal Burke High School, located in Panorama City, California, operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is designed as a small learning community that prioritizes personalized instruction and academic support for its students. By maintaining a more intimate campus environment, Cal Burke High aims to foster closer relationships between students and faculty, which helps in creating a supportive atmosphere conducive to academic success and student engagement.

The school is particularly focused on helping students navigate the challenges of the traditional high school experience by offering a curriculum centered on credit recovery and individualized graduation plans. Through its association with the LAUSD, Cal Burke provides its students with access to standard district resources while emphasizing a targeted approach to education. Its primary mission is to ensure that students who may have struggled in larger or traditional settings receive the focused guidance necessary to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for future college or career opportunities.

For more information, contact Cal Burke High at (818) 781-7665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.