San Jose High

874 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

San Jose High School, located in the heart of the city’s historic downtown area, is a distinguished institution with a deep-rooted legacy as one of the oldest public high schools in California. Known for its rigorous academic culture, the school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering a challenging curriculum that prepares students for higher education and global citizenship. The campus serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, San Jose High is characterized by a vibrant school spirit and a strong sense of tradition. Students participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs that reflect the school's commitment to holistic education. Its central location allows students to benefit from the resources and opportunities of the Silicon Valley, making it a pivotal institution for academic growth and personal development within the San Jose Unified School District.

874

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Jose High
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	746
Black	8
Asian	71
Two or More	15
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
746 (85.4%)
Asian
71 (8.1%)
White
28 (3.2%)
Two or More
15 (1.7%)
Black
8 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6320
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	874
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 9 212

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 177