Leigh High School

5210 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (408) 626-3405

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Leigh High School serves 1,786 students in grades 9-12.

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

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (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 83% (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 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Leigh High School's student population of 1,786 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,786 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Leigh High School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Leigh High School is 0.64, 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

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#131 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

72%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

83%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

24%

12%

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Hispanic

16%

56%

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Black

White

53%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Leigh High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

98%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Leigh High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

10%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leigh High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

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 Leigh High School's ranking?

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

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

72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Leigh High School?

The graduation rate of Leigh High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Leigh High School?

1,786 students attend Leigh High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Leigh High School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

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

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

What grades does Leigh High School offer ?

Leigh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Leigh High School part of?

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

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education