- Enrollment
- 2,703
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
James Lick High
Federal NCES profile for James Lick High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061182001303
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Lick High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #18 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James Lick High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Lick High ranks #18 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: East Side Union High · California
NCES ID 061182001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
James Lick High held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 061182001303 · San Jose, CA High · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 21:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students)
James Lick High held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Lick High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evergreen Vall
Evergreen Valley High
2,703 students
- Independence H
Independence High
2,289 students
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High
2,139 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
2,134 students
- Piedmont Hills
Piedmont Hills High
1,918 students
- This school 862
James Lick High
862 students
What this shows James Lick High reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Lick High compares
James Lick 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
Asian 10.3%
White 2.8%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, James Lick High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for East Side Union High reports $16,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Lick High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Lick High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,139
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~862 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Lick High
How many students attend James Lick High?
James Lick High has 862 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Lick High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Lick High is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Lick High?
42.8% of students at James Lick High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Lick High?
The largest demographic group at James Lick High is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Lick High?
James Lick High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 James Lick High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, James Lick High ranks #18 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 East Side Union High?
Besides James Lick High, East Side Union High also operates Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students), Independence High (2,289 students), and Silver Creek High (2,139 students). See the East Side Union High district page for the complete list.