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6677 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120-2142
Summary
Leland High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
70.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 137/1,596 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 41/1,596 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,471 |
| Low-Income Students | 167 (11.4%) |
| English Learners | 46 (3.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.7 points from last year and fell 5.7 points over the full period. Math fell 7.3 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math +0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
79.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
70.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.9-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Leland High compare within the district?
Leland High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in San Jose Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Leland High rank in California?
Leland High ranks No. 137 of 1,596 in reading and No. 41 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 Leland High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.0% meet the reading standard and 44.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Leland High compare with other schools in San Jose?
Leland High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 32 9–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Leland High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Leland High is No. 12 in reading and No. 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leland HighThis school | 70.5% | 79.9% |
| Abraham Lincoln High | 17.9% | 48.7% |
| Gunderson High | 12.5% | 42.4% |
