Sherman E. Burroughs High
Ridgecrest, CA · Sierra Sands Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
416th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 73%▼ Declining
500 East French Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800Official website ↗NCES ID 063680006232Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 324 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,518 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.1% | 50.4% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.3% | 32.1% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 6.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 5.7% | 4.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $270K in zip 93555 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Sherman E. Burroughs High
- –High DesertSierra Sands Unified · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- #1298Mesquite Continuation HighSierra Sands Unified · 0.7 mi away1,298th of 1,528
ELA 23% ▼46 · Math 0% ▼32Compare - –Opportunities for Learning - RidgecrestSierra Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away · charterCompare
- #1289Trona HighTrona Joint Unified · 18.8 mi away1,289th of 1,528
ELA 13% ▼56 · Math 12% ▼20Compare
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.