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Boynton High

High School · Campbell Union High · San Jose, CA

A Campbell Union High high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

901 Boynton Ave., San Jose, CA 95117

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 47.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.9 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-27.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate47%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$18,022

Students at Boynton High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2024
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Boynton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,210/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,778

Median home value

$1,425,200

Median rent

$2,367/mo

College educated

44.4%

Homeownership

35.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Campbell Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$18,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Boynton High is listed in Campbell Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boynton High

Boynton High is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Campbell Union High, serving approximately 160 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,891 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boynton High

What grades does Boynton High serve?

Boynton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Boynton High?

Boynton High has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boynton High?

The student-teacher ratio at Boynton High is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boynton High rank in CA?

Boynton High ranks #6,891 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Boynton High's MySchoolScout rating?

Boynton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Boynton High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boynton High has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Boynton High a charter school?

No, Boynton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boynton High a Title I school?

No, Boynton High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boynton High?

65.6% of students at Boynton High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
4-Year Graduation
47.0%
Area population (ZIP 95117)
27,798
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
35.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95117; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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