San Jose Unified

District Overview
Headquartered at 855 Lenzen Ave. in San Jose, California, San Jose Unified is an active, traditional public school district serving the vibrant San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metropolitan area. Set within a large city environment, this non-charter district operates 41 schools designed to foster educational growth from kindergarten through 12th grade, while also providing adult education programs for the broader community. Families and researchers seeking information about the district's district-wide initiatives and academic offerings can access resources directly through its central administration or online portal at sjusd.org.

According to NCES data for the 2024–2025 academic year, San Jose Unified serves a diverse population of 24,453 enrolled students. To support learning and campus operations across its facilities, the district employs a robust workforce comprising approximately 5,138 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes nearly 2,355 full-time equivalent teachers, over 335 instructional aides, and roughly 2,447 support staff personnel. This extensive staffing infrastructure ensures that students benefit from comprehensive academic instruction, targeted classroom assistance, and strong administrative support throughout their educational journey.
41
Total Schools
24,453
Total Students
2,354.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Jose Unified
Demographic Student Count
White5,001
Hispanic13,091
Black529
Asian3,946
Two or More1,772
American Indian38
Pacific Islander67
  • Hispanic
    13,091 (53.6%)
  • White
    5,001 (20.5%)
  • Asian
    3,946 (16.1%)
  • Two or More
    1,772 (7.2%)
  • Black
    529 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    67 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    38 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in San Jose Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary27
Middle6
High9
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:41
Students:24,453*
Teachers (FTE):2,354.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.4
Schools in San Jose Unified
Found 42 Schools