San Jose Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 24,932 students in San Jose Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Jose Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
San Jose Unified School District, which is ranked #566 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
40 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,951 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
13,408 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
56%
# Black Students
540 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
5,217 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
21%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
55 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,714 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,376
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,643
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,764
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,705
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,796
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,848
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,781
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,811
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,792
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,947
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,070
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,092
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,307
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,483 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,728 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to San Jose Unified School District?
San Jose Unified School District manages 41 public schools serving 24,932 students.
What is the rank of San Jose Unified School District?
San Jose Unified School District is ranked #566 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose Unified School District?
54% of San Jose Unified School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Jose Unified School District?
San Jose Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Jose Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,728 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 41 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 24,932 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
