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3000 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051-3736
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
69.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 44.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 316/1,596 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 268/1,596 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,663 |
| Low-Income Students | 418 (25.1%) |
| English Learners | 197 (11.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and fell 2.7 points over the full period. Math fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math -1.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
69.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
44.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.8-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Santa Clara High compare within the district?
Santa Clara High is No. 3 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 Santa Clara High rank in California?
Santa Clara High ranks No. 316 of 1,596 in reading and No. 268 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 Santa Clara High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.3% meet the reading standard and 17.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Santa Clara High compare with other schools in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Santa Clara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa ClaraHow does Santa Clara High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara High is No. 22 in reading and No. 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara HighThis school | 44.1% | 69.9% |
| Adrian Wilcox High | 47.7% | 74.8% |
| Mission Early College High | 75.5% | 89.8% |
