SAN JOSE HIGH SCHOOL
San Jose High is a Title I public high school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 1,021 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, San Jose High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
San Jose High School, located in the heart of the city’s historic downtown area, is a distinguished institution with a deep-rooted legacy as one of the oldest public high schools in California. Known for its rigorous academic culture, the school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering a challenging curriculum that prepares students for higher education and global citizenship. The campus serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and community engagement.
Beyond its academic offerings, San Jose High is characterized by a vibrant school spirit and a strong sense of tradition. Students participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs that reflect the school's commitment to holistic education. Its central location allows students to benefit from the resources and opportunities of the Silicon Valley, making it a pivotal institution for academic growth and personal development within the San Jose Unified School District.
For more information, contact San Jose High at (408) 535-6320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Jose, CA 95116-1143
(408) 535-6320
SAN JOSE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Jose, CA with about 1,021 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Jose Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,021
- Teachers:
- 54.31
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,021 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAN JOSE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 83.1%
- Asian
- 9.0%
- White
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.