# Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy

> Public school · Burbank. A tuition-free Burbank Unified alternative high school for grades 9–12, built around independent learning.
- Ages: 14+
- Price: Free
- Address: 1915 Monterey Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506
- Website: https://www.burbankusd.org
- Phone: (818) 729-5900
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## BUILA (grades 9–12)

Ages 14+ · Free

The Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy, or BUILA, is an alternative school of choice in the Burbank Unified School District for high school students in grades 9 through 12. The state directory classifies it as an alternative school of choice, and the name points to an independent-learning model, so students who want a different setting from a traditional comprehensive high school can consider it. Enrollment is by choice within the district rather than by neighborhood address. As a public school, it is tuition-free. The school is coeducational and secular, and it shares the 1915 Monterey Avenue campus with the district's Magnolia Park special education school. Families can call (818) 729-5900 or check the Burbank Unified website for schedules and how to apply.

- Public school: tuition-free.

## About Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy

The Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy, known as BUILA, is an alternative school of choice run by the Burbank Unified School District. It serves high school students in grades 9 through 12 and is listed in the California Department of Education directory at 1915 Monterey Avenue.

Details from https://www.burbankusd.org, checked October 9, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.