Branham High School

1570 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (408) 626-3407

branham.cuhsd.org

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Branham High School serves 1,911 students in grades 9-12.

Branham High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

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 Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,911 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Branham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Branham High School's student population of 1,911 students has grown by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,911 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

79 teachers

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School Rankings

Branham High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Branham High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#218 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

82%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

21%

12%

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Hispanic

27%

56%

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Black

White

44%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.63

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Graduation Rate

91%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

14%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Campbell Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Branham High School's ranking?

Branham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Branham High School?

The graduation rate of Branham High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Branham High School?

1,911 students attend Branham High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Branham High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Branham High School?

Branham High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Branham High School offer ?

Branham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Branham High School part of?

Branham High School is part of Campbell Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,911 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education