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1 Mangini Way, Burlingame, CA 94010-2708
Summary
Burlingame High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
76.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
61.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 191/1,596 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 96/1,596 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,583 |
| Low-Income Students | 212 (13.4%) |
| English Learners | 43 (2.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.3 points from last year and fell 11.0 points over the full period. Math fell 4.7 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
76.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
61.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.2-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Burlingame High compare within the district?
Burlingame High is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in San Mateo Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Burlingame High rank in California?
Burlingame High ranks No. 191 of 1,596 in reading and No. 96 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Burlingame High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.2% meet the reading standard and 42.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Burlingame High compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Burlingame High is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Burlingame HighThis school | 61.1% | 76.3% |
| Aragon High | 65.0% | 81.4% |
| Capuchino High | 24.1% | 51.2% |
