Burroughs High

Sierra Sands Unified
500 E. French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
1,479 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Burroughs High School, located at 500 E. French St. in Ridgecrest, California, serves as the primary public high school for the Sierra Sands Unified School District. Nestled in the high desert, the school plays a central role in the local community by providing comprehensive secondary education to students from Ridgecrest and the surrounding Indian Wells Valley. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic standards and its diverse array of extracurricular programs, which include robust athletic teams, performing arts, and various student-led clubs designed to foster school spirit and personal development.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Burroughs High is deeply integrated into the culture of Ridgecrest, often serving as a hub for community events and regional activities. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, offering pathways that support both college readiness and vocational training. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a supportive campus environment, the school strives to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and lifelong learning among its student body.
1,479
Total Students
72.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    776 (52.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    458 (31.0 %)
  • Black
    80 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    77 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    53 (3.6 %)
  • American Indian
    22 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Sierra Sands Unified
Phone: (760)499-1800
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 673
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 139

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 421
Grade 10 401
Grade 11 344
Grade 12 313
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mesquite Continuation High
Sierra Sands Unified
102 Students
140 W. Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (0.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th