Summary:
Leigh High is a public high school in San Jose, California, serving 1,812 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Campbell Union High School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, with exceptional academic achievement, graduation rates, and support for diverse student populations.
Leigh High outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 76.22% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 65.48% in Mathematics, compared to 67.49% and 46.71% for the district, and 55.73% and 27.9% for the state, respectively. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.6% to 99.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Leigh High's dropout rates are very low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.9% over the past five years, much lower than the district and state averages.
Leigh High's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, and white students, all of which are ranked in the top 100 high schools in California. The school also performs well for students with disabilities, ranking in the top 130 high schools in the state. Compared to nearby schools like Branham High and Westmont High, Leigh High significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student group performance, making it a standout educational institution in the San Jose area.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Campbell Union High
SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,153
Feeder schools for Leigh High:
Student/teacher ratio: 24.5
Number of students: 1,812
Racial breakdown:
White:
43.8%
Asian:
28.3%
Hispanic:
15.8%
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Two or more races:
10.6%
African American:
0.9%
Not Specified:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.9%
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