Branham High School
Tel:
(408) 626-3407
Branham High School serves 1,716 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Branham High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Branham High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Branham High School's student population of 1,716 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,716 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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School Comparison
Branham High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Branham High School is 0.67, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1626 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 47% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Campbell Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Reed Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Reed Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 457 students
0.7 miles
1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6247 0.7 K-5 457 - San Jose Lietz Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 614 students
0.8 miles
5300 Carter Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-8314 0.8 K-5 614 - San Jose Sartorette Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 459 students
0.8 miles
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380 0.8 K-5 459 - San Jose Almaden Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 314 students
0.9 miles
1295 Dentwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6207 0.9 K-5 314 - San Jose Dartmouth Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 952 students
1.0 miles
5575 Dartmouth Dr
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-1122 1.0 6-8 952
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