Best high schools in San Jose Unified (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in San Jose Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 174Leland HighSan Jose · Public High71% Math proficiency · 1,471 students
- 263Pioneer HighSan Jose · Public High50% Math proficiency · 1,393 students
- 349Willow Glen HighSan Jose · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,543 students
- 436Abraham Lincoln HighSan Jose · Public High30% Math proficiency · 1,590 students
- 527Gunderson HighSan Jose · Public High17% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 623San Jose HighSan Jose · Public High15% Math proficiency · 874 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leland High San Jose · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.6 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,471 |
| 2 | Pioneer High San Jose · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 1,393 |
| 3 | Willow Glen High San Jose · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,543 |
| 4 | Abraham Lincoln High San Jose · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 1,590 |
| 5 | Gunderson High San Jose · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 6 | San Jose High San Jose · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.5 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 874 |
Leland High in San Jose leads the 2025 list of high schools in San Jose Unified with a Success Index (US) of 73.6. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California high schools rankings, every school on the San Jose Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in San Jose Unified?
Leland High in San Jose, California ranks first among high schools in San Jose Unified with a Success Index (US) of 73.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,471).
How are high schools in San Jose Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.