Burney Community Day serves 14 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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burney Community Day's student population of 14 students has grown by 7% 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
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burney Community Day is 0.74, 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
14:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
28%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
14 students attend Burney Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Burney Community Day students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Two or more races, and 14% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burney Community Day?
Burney Community Day has a student ration of 14:1, 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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