Leland High

Summary:

Leland High is a public high school located in San Jose, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,593 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 41 out of 2,323 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leland High's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.3% to 98.7% over the past five years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Leland High has a very low dropout rate, ranging from 0.4% to 2.0% over the past five years, far below the district and state averages. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism in recent years, reaching 16.1% in 2022-2023, it is still lower than the district average.

Leland High's exceptional performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, White, and multi-racial students, as well as students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's rankings in these subgroups are consistently among the top in the state, outperforming nearby schools within the San Jose Unified School District, such as Broadway High, Pioneer High, and Gunderson High, as well as schools from other districts, like Branham High and Oak Grove High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6677 Camden Ave.
       San Jose, CA  95120-2142


(408) 535-6290

District: San Jose Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,686 Help


Feeder schools for Leland High:

Elementary:    Graystone Elementary
    Simonds Elementary
    Williams Elementary
Middle:    Bret Harte Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  26.6 Help
Number of students:  1,519

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
50.0%
White:
29.5%
Hispanic:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.3% Help


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Compare Details Leland High ranks better than 98.2% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 8 ranked high schools in the San Jose Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Leland High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (50%), White (29.5%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the San Jose Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leland High is 26.6. 6 high schools in the San Jose Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leland High is $10,686, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the San Jose Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leland High:

SchoolDigger ranks Leland High 41st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Leland High in the ranking list.)

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San Jose Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Jose Unified 796th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leland High

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Rank History for all students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.96 131st 1653 92.1%
2005 77.06 126th 1901 93.4%
2006 80.38 116th 1968 94.1%
2007 87.67 45th 2063 97.8%
2008 87.08 42nd 2117 98.0%
2009 84.03 57th 2238 97.5%
2010 89.53 39th 2281 98.3%
2011 88.30 46th 2367 98.1%
2012 85.40 73rd 2354 96.9%
2013 87.20 54th 2426 97.8%
2015 95.54 62nd 1994 96.9%
2016 95.17 68th 2039 96.7%
2017 94.99 79th 2021 96.1%
2018 90.60 186th 2017 90.8%
2019 85.20 273rd 2133 87.2%
2021 94.94 53rd 1290 95.9%
2022 93.99 135th 2123 93.6%
2023 97.71 40th 2348 98.3%
2024 97.46 41st 2323 98.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.65 158th 366 56.8%
2019 64.48 151st 422 64.2%
2022 81.17 66th 515 87.2%
2023 81.65 91st 786 88.4%
2024 84.77 63rd 804 92.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.38 91st 1547 94.1%
2024 88.77 54th 1534 96.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.78 263rd 1862 85.9%
2019 67.18 513th 1937 73.5%
2021 81.03 176th 1126 84.4%
2022 80.16 277th 1943 85.7%
2023 90.17 142nd 2247 93.7%
2024 84.94 203rd 2235 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.45 168th 1760 90.5%
2019 83.20 272nd 1833 85.2%
2021 93.01 65th 1054 93.8%
2022 94.26 102nd 1858 94.5%
2023 98.06 26th 2118 98.8%
2024 97.33 27th 2098 98.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.22 33rd 1052 96.9%
2019 98.90 18th 1117 98.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.97 179th 1834 90.2%
2019 83.93 269th 1880 85.7%
2021 95.28 51st 1122 95.5%
2022 92.34 143rd 1916 92.5%
2023 96.28 68th 2207 96.9%
2024 96.95 61st 2172 97.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.89 103rd 581 82.3%
2019 61.50 246th 582 57.7%
2022 83.32 73rd 581 87.4%
2023 88.27 34th 731 95.3%
2024 87.80 35th 712 95.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.06 657th 1742 62.3%
2019 65.46 526th 1814 71.0%
2022 59.95 615th 1861 67.0%
2023 66.64 478th 2142 77.7%
2024 75.11 313th 2125 85.3%
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Rank History for White students at Leland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.64 448th 1173 61.8%
2019 53.33 576th 1222 52.9%
2022 65.47 387th 1204 67.9%
2023 85.82 110th 1434 92.3%
2024 83.05 126th 1406 91.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Leland High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1172 20 325 145 24 n/a n/a 0 1686
1989 1046 22 369 182 27 n/a n/a 0 1646
1990 918 22 399 204 33 n/a n/a 0 1576
1991 895 15 474 224 38 n/a n/a 0 1646
1992 885 16 524 216 40 n/a n/a 0 1681
1993 857 20 571 210 33 n/a n/a 0 1691
1994 838 27 590 218 31 n/a n/a 0 1704
1995 801 25 635 253 22 n/a n/a 0 1736
1996 801 25 635 253 22 n/a n/a 0 1736
1997 732 23 638 330 23 n/a n/a 0 1746
1998 738 23 655 300 22 n/a n/a 0 1738
1999 713 23 710 289 25 n/a n/a 0 1760
2000 693 29 738 296 28 n/a n/a 0 1784
2001 682 29 730 276 42 n/a n/a 0 1759
2002 706 25 729 243 54 n/a n/a 2 1759
2003 706 25 729 243 54 n/a n/a 2 1759
2004 733 27 743 235 50 n/a n/a 0 1788
2005 757 23 733 227 50 n/a n/a 1 1791
2006 781 16 735 241 44 n/a n/a 1 1818
2007 802 15 767 217 33 n/a n/a 0 1834
2008 749 16 753 243 25 n/a n/a 0 1786
2009 789 15 773 239 23 7 3 0 1849
2010 784 14 788 230 16 8 5 0 1845
2011 780 17 749 213 9 6 21 0 1795
2012 786 16 764 190 8 6 29 0 1799
2013 759 21 771 194 8 5 37 0 1795
2014 748 23 745 186 6 3 43 0 1754
2015 750 20 791 170 5 6 42 0 1784
2016 729 27 817 173 6 9 46 0 1807
2017 779 22 858 166 4 6 46 0 1881
2018 760 21 915 169 6 8 44 0 1923
2019 723 18 911 192 4 6 63 0 1917
2020 656 10 897 184 2 5 98 0 1852
2021 599 7 864 185 3 5 113 0 1776
2022 541 13 812 164 2 3 141 0 1676
2023 480 12 780 165 5 3 148 0 1593
2024 448 11 759 157 3 2 139 0 1519

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leland High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1686 76.0 22.1 n/a
1989 1646 74.0 22.2 n/a
1990 1576 72.5 21.7 n/a
1991 1646 70.5 23.3 n/a
1992 1681 71.6 23.4 6.1
1993 1691 62.6 27.0 7
1994 1704 67.6 25.2 6
1995 1736 71.9 24.1 7.7
1996 1736 71.9 24.1 7.7
1997 1746 61.7 28.3 9.1
1998 1738 69.8 24.9 9.1
1999 1760 69.0 25.5 8.2
2000 1784 69.3 25.7 7.1
2001 1759 71.7 24.5 6.5
2002 1759 78.5 22.4 8.6
2003 1759 78.5 22.4 8.6
2004 1788 71.0 25.2 8.1
2005 1791 75.0 23.9 5.6
2006 1818 72.2 25.2 5
2007 1834 72.8 25.2 5
2008 1786 74.6 23.9 0
2009 1849 74.9 22.5 8.1
2010 1845 75.9 24.3 7.7
2011 1795 n/a n/a 8
2012 1799 75.6 23.7 n/a
2013 1795 71.2 25.1 8.1
2014 1754 70.6 24.8 7.9
2015 1784 72.0 24.7 7.3
2016 1807 74.0 24.4 10.3
2017 1881 77.5 24.2 9
2018 1923 77.1 24.9 11.2
2019 1917 74.5 25.7 10.2
2020 1852 n/a n/a 9.2
2021 1776 79.8 22.2 9.2
2022 1676 58.1 28.8 7.6
2023 1593 56.3 28.2 10.5
2024 1519 57.0 26.6 10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leland High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1686 76.0 22.1 n/a
1989 1646 74.0 22.2 n/a
1990 1576 72.5 21.7 n/a
1991 1646 70.5 23.3 n/a
1992 1681 71.6 23.4 6.1
1993 1691 62.6 27.0 7
1994 1704 67.6 25.2 6
1995 1736 71.9 24.1 7.7
1996 1736 71.9 24.1 7.7
1997 1746 61.7 28.3 9.1
1998 1738 69.8 24.9 9.1
1999 1760 69.0 25.5 8.2
2000 1784 69.3 25.7 7.1
2001 1759 71.7 24.5 6.5
2002 1759 78.5 22.4 8.6
2003 1759 78.5 22.4 8.6
2004 1788 71.0 25.2 8.1
2005 1791 75.0 23.9 5.6
2006 1818 72.2 25.2 5
2007 1834 72.8 25.2 5
2008 1786 74.6 23.9 0
2009 1849 74.9 22.5 8.1
2010 1845 75.9 24.3 7.7
2011 1795 n/a n/a 8
2012 1799 75.6 23.7 n/a
2013 1795 71.2 25.1 8.1
2014 1754 70.6 24.8 7.9
2015 1784 72.0 24.7 7.3
2016 1807 74.0 24.4 10.3
2017 1881 77.5 24.2 9
2018 1923 77.1 24.9 11.2
2019 1917 74.5 25.7 10.2
2020 1852 n/a n/a 9.2
2021 1776 79.8 22.2 9.2
2022 1676 58.1 28.8 7.6
2023 1593 56.3 28.2 10.5
2024 1519 57.0 26.6 10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leland High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,686

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leland High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 40th of 2348 High schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Leland High)73.385.2
 11.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)52.854.8
 2.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Leland High)7178.3
 7.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)37.432.9
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Leland High)31.267.5
 36.3%
   11th Grade Science (San Jose Unified)34.942.6
 7.7%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Leland High)44.950
 5.1%
   12th Grade Science (San Jose Unified)27.710.6
 17%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19171593
 16.9%
African American1812
 33.3%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian911780
 14.4%
Hispanic192165
 14.1%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White723480
 33.6%
Two or More Races63148
 134.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.2%10.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Leland High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,519 students attended Leland High.

Leland High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Graystone Elementary
Elementary : Simonds Elementary
Elementary : Williams Elementary
Middle : Bret Harte Middle

Yes! Leland High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 41st of 2323 California high schools.

Students at Leland High are 50% Asian, 29% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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