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Best High Schools in San Jose, California

Compare 48 high schools in San Jose. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

48
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
126,311
Total Students
Across San Jose
21:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
48 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,289 students at Independence High.
  • ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About High Schools in San Jose

San Jose, California offers 48 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.

Boynton High

publichighGrade 9-12
901 Boynton Ave., San Jose, CA 95117
N/A
Rating
Students
163
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Del Mar High

publichighGrade 9-12
1224 Del Mar Ave., San Jose, CA 95128
N/A
Rating
Students
1,350
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Branham High

publichighGrade 9-12
1570 Branham Ln., San Jose, CA 95118
N/A
Rating
Students
1,820
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Foothill High

publichighGrade 11-12
230 Pala Ave., San Jose, CA 95127
N/A
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

James Lick High

publichighGrade 9-12
57 North White Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
N/A
Rating
Students
862
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Independence High

publichighGrade 9-12
617 North Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95133
N/A
Rating
Students
2,289
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Andrew P. Hill High

publichighGrade 9-12
3200 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA 95111
N/A
Rating
Students
1,564
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

William C. Overfelt High

publichighGrade 9-12
1835 Cunningham Ave., San Jose, CA 95122
N/A
Rating
Students
1,363
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many high schools are in San Jose, California?

There are several high schools in San Jose, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.

What is the best high school in San Jose?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in San Jose include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in San Jose?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in San Jose is 21:1.