Branham High School vs. Leigh High School
Should I attend Branham High School or Leigh High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Branham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Leigh High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,917 students in grades 9-12, Branham High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,767 students in grades 9-12, Leigh High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,917 students
1,767 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#131 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
83%
Graduation Rate
93%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
483
479
Grade 10 Students
517
439
Grade 11 Students
452
431
Grade 12 Students
465
418
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
26%
% Hispanic
28%
16%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
41%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%