- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
San Jose High
Federal NCES profile for San Jose High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063459005736
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jose High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #25 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jose High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jose High ranks #25 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459005736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
San Jose High held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 063459005736 · San Jose, CA High · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 19.9:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
San Jose High held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Jose High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High
1,590 students
- Willow Glen Hi
Willow Glen High
1,543 students
- Leland High
Leland High
1,471 students
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,393 students
- Willow Glen Mi
Willow Glen Middle
1,180 students
- This school
San Jose High
874 students
What this shows San Jose High reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Jose High compares
San Jose 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$17,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
Asian 8.1%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, San Jose High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for San Jose Unified reports $17,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Jose High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Jose High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Jose High
How many students attend San Jose High?
San Jose High has 874 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jose High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jose High is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 San Jose High?
56.1% of students at San Jose High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Jose High?
The largest demographic group at San Jose High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jose High?
San Jose High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 San Jose High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jose High ranks #25 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 San Jose Unified?
Besides San Jose High, San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students), Willow Glen High (1,543 students), and Leland High (1,471 students). See the San Jose Unified district page for the complete list.