Luther Burbank High School

I graduated from there June 13, 1969, sixth season since opening September 1963. Already then the school was in trouble in more ways than one; last time I stepped foot on campus was March 31, 2000, felt like was walking into Folsom Prison, really scary!

Although this school is not the best school, I sincerely believe that it has progressed significantly throughout the years. I am currently a senior attending Luther Burbank High School. At first, I was hesitant to attend this school. However, I now strongly believe it was one of the greatest choices I've made in my school career thus far. Due to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, students now have the option to take rigorous and academically challenging classes. Not only has the academic classes improved, the community in the school itself has progressed. When I see the students, I see motivation. I see future leaders. This is also evident within the amount of new clubs and after school programs that are now available on campus because of the dedication of the students and caring staff that use their time to make it possible. In addition, I believe our unique diversity of students also contributes to the richness of this campus. Just because it isn't the best school doesn't mean that it will forever be handicapped. It doesn't mean that progression is impossible. Change can happen.
--Submitted by a student

I was a student at Luther Burbank High School when it was an okay school. It has progressively gotten worse. The students that do manage to escape LBHS are grossly unprepared for college. I was in the AP program with a 3.7 GPA, and still needed to take remedial math courses in college. The AP courses were not challenging, and they chased away the good teachers. Do not send your children to this school, they will spend the rest of there adult lives playing catch-up.plus alot of Gang,Violence,Drugs etc... Dont Want Your Child Going To This Nasty Dirty School!
--Submitted by a parent

It's a cool school had a bad reputation but it shoudn't we have been getting better and improved overall have gained alot of friends and learned alot so come to Burbank you will enjoy it GO TITANS!!!!
--Submitted by a student

Great school and the football team is in great shape the last four season
--Submitted by a parent

My husband and I attented the BTS Night on 9/24 and what a treat. Our son is a recent transfer who raised his GPA in order to get me to agree. I'm glad I did. The staff is young and full of energy. Their teaching style of the curriculum is on a level that my son can relate to. The diversity was wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

Luther Burbank has the best after school program in the state. They really care about the kids. This school has become a model for what to do in an urban school.
--Submitted by a parent

LBHS has steadily improved over my 8 year tenure. The leadership is visionary, faculty is exemplary, and students are hard - working, happy and increasingly successful, in spite of being one of the lowest SED schools in the area. Now, LBHS is out of program improvement, all should be aware of what we've know for years.... LBHS is the best school in the disrict
--Submitted by a teacher

Burbank has been struggling through to maintain a good name. As of now, it has a program of IB: International Baccalaureate. It's a two year program, challenging and training its students to prepare their minds to get ready for the better future, recognized by universities. Their hard work really does pay off. But back to Burbank, it's not what you think. Take a visit to the school, and it'd be like any other high school. Get to know what's Burbank actually about before trusting other people's words.
--Submitted by a student

parent involvement needs improvement,extracurricular activities such as sports have improved,however,others such as the music and art programs need more support.quality of acadademic programs is high,small learning communities allow both students and teachers to develop close relationships,academically challenging IB certificate and full diploma program is offered as well.
--Submitted by current student, a student