Sherman E. Burroughs High
Ridgecrest, CA · Sierra Sands Unified · Grades 9-12
416th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 73%▼ Declining
Sherman E. Burroughs High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sherman E. Burroughs High 416th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2015 to 73th in 2025 — declining.
Sherman E. Burroughs High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 324 students tested
Sherman E. Burroughs High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,518 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 50.4% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.2% | 32.1% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 6.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.4% | 4.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Sherman E. Burroughs High
Typical home value $270K in zip 93555 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Sherman E. Burroughs High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –High DesertSierra Sands Unified · 0.7 mi away
- 2Mesquite Continuation HighSierra Sands Unified · 0.7 mi away1,298th of 1,528
ELA 23% · Math 0% - –Opportunities for Learning - RidgecrestSierra Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away · charter
- 2Trona HighTrona Joint Unified · 18.8 mi away1,289th of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sherman E. Burroughs High in?
Sherman E. Burroughs High is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district in Ridgecrest, California.
Is Sherman E. Burroughs High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sherman E. Burroughs High 416th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sherman E. Burroughs High?
White 50%, Hispanic 32%, Black 6%, Asian 5% (1,518 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sherman E. Burroughs High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93555 is $270K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.