For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 279 students in Burney, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Burney, CA are Mt. Burney Special Education Center, Mountain View High (Continuation School) and Burney Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burney, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Burney have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Burney, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burney Junior-senior High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burney, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Burney Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Community Day
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Burney, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mountain View High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burney, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Burney, CA include Mt. Burney Special Education Center, Mountain View High (Continuation School) and Burney Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burney?
4 public high schools are located in Burney.
What is the racial composition of students in Burney?
Burney public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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