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1570 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118-2201
Summary
Branham High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
52.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 252/1,596 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 175/1,596 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,820 |
| Low-Income Students | 573 (31.5%) |
| English Learners | 101 (5.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.4 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period. Math fell 6.3 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math -0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
73.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.8-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 77.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
52.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.2-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Branham High compare within the district?
Branham High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Campbell Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Branham High rank in California?
Branham High ranks No. 252 of 1,596 in reading and No. 175 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Branham High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.5% meet the reading standard and 37.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Branham High compare with other schools in San Jose?
Branham High is No. 7 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 32 9–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Branham High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Branham High is No. 18 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 52 9–12 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Branham HighThis school | 52.1% | 73.0% |
| Del Mar High | 16.3% | 57.9% |
| Leigh High | 66.0% | 77.5% |
