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5210 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124-5616
Summary
Leigh High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
77.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
66.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 168/1,596 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 63/1,596 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,884 |
| Low-Income Students | 339 (18.0%) |
| English Learners | 60 (3.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math +0.5 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
77.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.2-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.7-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 reading standard, compared with 76.1% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
66.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.4-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
25.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 59.0% of English-only students.
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 Leigh High compare within the district?
Leigh High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Campbell Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Leigh High rank in California?
Leigh High ranks No. 168 of 1,596 in reading and No. 63 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 Leigh High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.8% meet the reading standard and 42.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Leigh High compare with other schools in San Jose?
Leigh High is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 32 9–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Leigh High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Leigh High is No. 13 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh HighThis school | 66.0% | 77.5% |
| Branham High | 52.1% | 73.0% |
| Del Mar High | 16.3% | 57.9% |
