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#4001 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 42% in state

San Leandro High

High School · San Leandro Unified · San Leandro, CA

A San Leandro Unified high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1145 Aladdin Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577

  • Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$17,506
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at San Leandro High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where San Leandro 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 Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,485/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Leandro), 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

$110,989

Median home value

$824,900

Median rent

$2,199/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·52 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/courtEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.3 mi44Compare →
Lincoln High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.49–121.6 mi165Compare →
San Leandro Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.6 mi108Compare →
Seneca Family of Agencies James Baldwin AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8private5–121.8 mi69Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

San Leandro Unified

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 12
District spending per student
$17,506NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Leandro High is listed in San Leandro Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Leandro High

San Leandro High is a public high school in San Leandro, CA, part of San Leandro Unified, serving approximately 2,488 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,001 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Leandro High

What grades does San Leandro High serve?

San Leandro High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Leandro High?

San Leandro High has an enrollment of approximately 2,488 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Leandro High?

The student-teacher ratio at San Leandro High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Leandro High rank in CA?

San Leandro High ranks #4,001 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Leandro High's MySchoolScout rating?

San Leandro High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 San Leandro High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Leandro High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Leandro High a charter school?

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

Is San Leandro High a Title I school?

No, San Leandro High is not currently a Title I school.

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

69.0% of students at San Leandro 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
2,488
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
119
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Alameda County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 94577)
47,533
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
40.6
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 94577; 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

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