Branham High School
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(408)626-3407
- Branham High School serves 1,605 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Branham High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Branham High School's student population of 1,605 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,605 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Branham High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Branham High School is 0.65, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1082 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 49% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Campbell Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Branham High School is Pioneer High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dartmouth Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Athenour Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Athenour Early Childhood Education Center Grades: K | 87 students
0.4 miles
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)780-0690 0.4 K 87 - San Jose Athenour Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 376 students
0.4 miles
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)265-8455 0.4 K-5 376 - San Jose Reed Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 448 students
0.7 miles
1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6247 0.7 K-5 448 - San Jose Lietz Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 599 students
0.8 miles
5300 Carter Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)264-8314 0.8 K-5 599 - San Jose Sartorette Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 397 students
0.8 miles
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408)264-4380 0.8 K-5 397
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