James Lick High School
James Lick High School serves 920 students in grades 9-12.
James Lick High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Lick High School's student population of 920 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
920 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Lick High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 James Lick High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1635 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Lick High School?
The graduation rate of James Lick High School is 83%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend James Lick High School?
920 students attend James Lick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of James Lick High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Lick High School?
James Lick High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James Lick High School offer ?
James Lick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Lick High School part of?
James Lick High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
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