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3000 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95054-1804
Summary
Mission Early College High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
89.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
75.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 89.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 33/1,596 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 26/1,596 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 183 |
| Low-Income Students | 61 (33.3%) |
| English Learners | 4 (2.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.0 points from last year and fell 3.4 points over the full period. Math rose 26.5 points from last year and rose 16.2 points over the full period.
•Math +16.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
89.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly 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 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 55% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
75.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.5-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened 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 Mission Early College High compare within the district?
Mission Early College High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Santa Clara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mission Early College High rank in California?
Mission Early College High ranks No. 33 of 1,596 in reading and No. 26 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Mission Early College High compare with other schools in Santa Clara?
Mission Early College High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Santa Clara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa ClaraHow does Mission Early College High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Mission Early College High is No. 4 in reading and No. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Early College HighThis school | 75.5% | 89.8% |
| Adrian Wilcox High | 47.7% | 74.8% |
| Santa Clara High | 44.1% | 69.9% |
