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#1209 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 13% in state

Leigh High

High School · Campbell Union High · San Jose, CA

A Campbell Union High high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5210 Leigh Ave., San Jose, CA 95124

  • Math 66% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+37.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation33.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$18,022
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Leigh High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.8%

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 Leigh 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$188,433

Median home value

$1,596,700

Median rent

$2,936/mo

College educated

60.9%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
33.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Champion SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–121.1 mi102Compare →
Branham HighEnrollment path unverified8.39–121.4 mi1,955Compare →
Hillbrook SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–112.1 mi424Compare →
Pine Hill School (second Start Learning Disabilities)Private · tuitionNot rated1–122.1 mi50Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Campbell Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 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

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

About Leigh High

Leigh High is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Campbell Union High, serving approximately 1,816 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,209 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leigh High

What grades does Leigh High serve?

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

How many students attend Leigh High?

Leigh High has an enrollment of approximately 1,816 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leigh High?

The student-teacher ratio at Leigh High is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leigh High rank in CA?

Leigh High ranks #1,209 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Leigh High's MySchoolScout rating?

Leigh High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Leigh High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leigh High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Leigh High a charter school?

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

Is Leigh High a Title I school?

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

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

18.8% of students at Leigh 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
1,816
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 95124)
51,991
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
39.8
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 95124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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