Leland High

1,593 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leland High School, located in the Almaden Valley neighborhood of San Jose, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the San Jose Unified School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in the state. Leland offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a strong focus on STEM education, and a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including award-winning performing arts programs and competitive athletics.

Beyond its academic achievements, Leland High is known for its strong community culture and a student body that is actively engaged in leadership and service. The school benefits from a dedicated parent community and a campus environment that emphasizes preparing students for success in higher education and beyond. As a prominent fixture in the South Bay, Leland remains a preferred choice for families in the area, balancing a traditional high school experience with the demands of an increasingly globalized and technological workforce.

1,593

Total Students

56.3

Full-Time Teachers

28.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	165
Black	12
Asian	780
Two or More	148
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
780 (49.0 %)
White
480 (30.1 %)
Hispanic
165 (10.4 %)
Two or More
148 (9.3 %)
Black
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6290
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 399

Grade 10 396

Grade 11 395

Grade 12 403