For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,002 students in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Las Plumas are Yerba Buena High School and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yerba Buena High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA include Yerba Buena High School and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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