- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Leigh High
Federal NCES profile for Leigh High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060723008122
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leigh High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #27 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leigh High has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leigh High ranks #27 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Campbell Union High · California
NCES ID 060723008122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Leigh High held near 1,816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.8 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060723008122 · San Jose, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,884 enr · 25.8:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Branham High (1,820 students)
Leigh High held near 1,816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.8 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Leigh High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leigh High
1,884 students
- Branham High
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 Leigh High reports 1,884 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leigh High compares
Leigh 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,884 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,884
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Asian 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Leigh 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 Leigh High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westmont High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prospect High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Mar High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boynton High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leigh 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
Branham High
Standard public school
1,820 students 22.2:1 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 (~1,884 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leigh High
How many students attend Leigh High?
Leigh High has 1,884 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,812 (2022-23) → 1,816 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leigh High?
The student-teacher ratio at Leigh High is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leigh High?
10.7% of students at Leigh High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leigh High?
The largest demographic group at Leigh High is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leigh High?
Leigh High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Leigh High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Leigh High ranks #27 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 Leigh High, Campbell Union High also operates Branham High (1,820 students), Westmont High (1,682 students), and Prospect High (1,460 students). See the Campbell Union High district page for the complete list.