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2001 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125-3502
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
63.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 485/1,596 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 394/1,596 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,543 |
| Low-Income Students | 599 (38.8%) |
| English Learners | 229 (14.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 11.7 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math +5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
63.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.8-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
2.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 16% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
37.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.4-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
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 Willow Glen High compare within the district?
Willow Glen High is No. 3 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 Willow Glen High rank in California?
Willow Glen High ranks No. 485 of 1,596 in reading and No. 394 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 Willow Glen High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank tied for No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.0% meet the reading standard and 12.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Willow Glen High compare with other schools in San Jose?
Willow Glen High is No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 32 9–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Willow Glen High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Willow Glen High is No. 27 in reading and No. 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Glen HighThis school | 37.3% | 63.3% |
| Abraham Lincoln High | 17.9% | 48.7% |
| Gunderson High | 12.5% | 42.4% |
