WILLOW GLEN HIGH SCHOOL
Willow Glen High is a public high school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 1,698 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, Willow Glen High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Willow Glen High School is a public secondary school located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, California. As part of the San Jose Unified School District, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus is known for its traditional academic programs, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a long-standing history that dates back to its establishment in 1950.
Academically, Willow Glen High offers a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education, and specialized pathways to prepare students for both college and the workforce. Outside of the classroom, the school maintains an active athletic program—the "Rams"—and provides numerous student clubs, performing arts opportunities, and leadership organizations. Its location in the heart of the historic Willow Glen district makes it a central hub for local families, often noted for its collaborative relationship with the surrounding community.
For more information, contact Willow Glen High at (408) 535-6330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Jose, CA 95125-3502
(408) 535-6330
WILLOW GLEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in San Jose, CA with about 1,698 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Jose Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,698
- Teachers:
- 76.04
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,698 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.5%
- White
- 34.8%
- Asian
- 8.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.