Willow Glen High

2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125

1,656 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,656

Total Students

75.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Glen High
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	860
Black	43
Asian	108
Two or More	120
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
860 (51.9 %)
White
516 (31.2 %)
Two or More
120 (7.2 %)
Asian
108 (6.5 %)
Black
43 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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)535-6330
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	483
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* 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 9 401

Grade 10 427

Grade 11 427

Grade 12 401