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Boynton High School vs. Luis Valdez Leadership Academy

Should you attend Boynton High School or Luis Valdez Leadership Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Boynton High School
901 Boynton Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Luis Valdez Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 160 students in grades 9-12, Boynton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 234 students in grades 9-12, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
160 students
234 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boynton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boynton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boynton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boynton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Campbell Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#9367 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#7250 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boynton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boynton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Campbell Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boynton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Campbell Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Boynton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Campbell Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Luis Valdez Leadership Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Boynton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Luis Valdez Leadership Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
48
Grade 10 Students
-
75
Grade 11 Students
36
61
Grade 12 Students
124
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Boynton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Campbell Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boynton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Campbell Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boynton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Campbell Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boynton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Campbell Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% White
11%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boynton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Campbell Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Boynton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Campbell Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boynton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Campbell Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.33
0.00
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boynton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Campbell Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boynton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Campbell Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boynton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Campbell Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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