Serving 1,812 students in grades 9-12, Leigh High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Leigh High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Leigh High School's student population of 1,812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,812 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Leigh High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leigh High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#767 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Leigh High School is ranked #767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leigh High School often compared to?
Leigh High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branham High School, Los Gatos High School, Leland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leigh High School?
The graduation rate of Leigh High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leigh High School?
1,812 students attend Leigh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Leigh High School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leigh High School?
Leigh High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Leigh High School offer ?
Leigh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leigh High School part of?
Leigh High School is part of Campbell Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Leigh High School located?
Leigh High School is located in the De Voss Leigh neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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