James Lick High

jameslick.esuhsd.org/

887 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Lick High School, located on North White Road in the Alum Rock neighborhood of East San Jose, is a cornerstone of the East Side Union High School District. Established in 1950, the school has a long-standing history of serving a diverse community, with a student body that primarily reflects the vibrant Latino culture of the surrounding area. The campus is known for its strong sense of school spirit and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students from a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Academically, James Lick offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both college and the workforce. The school emphasizes a philosophy of "Comet Pride," named after its mascot, and encourages student participation in sports, performing arts, and community service. By maintaining partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing student advocacy, James Lick continues to focus on empowering its graduates to achieve academic success and social mobility within the Silicon Valley region.

887

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Lick High
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	743
Black	12
Asian	89
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
743 (83.8 %)
Asian
89 (10.0 %)
White
25 (2.8 %)
Black
12 (1.4 %)
Two or More
9 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Side Union High
Phone:	(408)347-4400
Website:	http://jameslick.esuhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	887
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 235

Grade 10 229

Grade 11 212

Grade 12 211