Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)

www.burbankusd.org

291 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) is an alternative educational program within the Burbank Unified School District designed to provide a flexible, personalized learning environment for students in grades 6 through 12. Unlike a traditional classroom setting, BUILA emphasizes independent study, allowing students to complete coursework at their own pace while maintaining a close partnership with credentialed teachers. This model is particularly well-suited for students who require a non-traditional schedule, are pursuing extracurricular passions, or prefer an individualized approach to academic mastery.

Despite the independent nature of the coursework, the academy remains deeply connected to the broader Burbank Unified community. Students at BUILA have access to district resources and support services, ensuring they meet state standards and fulfill graduation requirements. The program focuses on fostering self-discipline, time management, and academic accountability, aiming to provide a rigorous education while offering the autonomy students need to thrive outside the constraints of a standard daily bell schedule.

291

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	76
Black	12
Asian	17
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
173 (59.9 %)
Hispanic
76 (26.3 %)
Asian
17 (5.9 %)
Black
12 (4.2 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Burbank Unified
Phone:	(818)558-5353
Website:	http://www.burbankusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 54