- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Branham High
Federal NCES profile for Branham High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060723008350
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branham High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #9 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Branham High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Branham High ranks #9 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union High · California
NCES ID 060723008350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Branham High held near 1,955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.8 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 060723008350 · San Jose, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,820 enr · 22.2:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Leigh High (1,884 students)
Branham High held near 1,955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.8 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Branham High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leigh High
Leigh High
1,884 students
- This school
Branham High
1,820 students
- Westmont High
Westmont High
1,682 students
- Prospect High
Prospect High
1,460 students
- Del Mar High
Del Mar High
1,350 students
- Boynton High 163
Boynton High
163 students
What this shows Branham High reports 1,820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Branham High compares
Branham High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,820 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,820
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Asian 24.0%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Branham High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Campbell Union High reports $17,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Branham High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Mar High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boynton High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branham High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in San Jose
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Evergreen Valley High
Standard public school
2,703 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Independence High
Standard public school
2,289 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Creek High
Standard public school
2,139 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Teresa High
Standard public school
2,134 students 22:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Hills High
Standard public school
1,918 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Leigh High
Standard public school
1,884 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Branham High
How many students attend Branham High?
Branham High has 1,820 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,990 (2022-23) → 1,955 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branham High?
The student-teacher ratio at Branham High is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branham High?
19.1% of students at Branham High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branham High?
The largest demographic group at Branham High is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branham High?
Branham High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Branham High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Branham High ranks #9 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell Union High?
Besides Branham High, Campbell Union High also operates Leigh High (1,884 students), Westmont High (1,682 students), and Prospect High (1,460 students). See the Campbell Union High district page for the complete list.