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San Jose High School vs. Abraham Lincoln High School

Should you attend San Jose High School or Abraham Lincoln High School? 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
San Jose High School
275 North 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Abraham Lincoln High School
555 Dana Ave.
Testville, CA 98798
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Abraham Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 907 students in grades 9-12, San Jose 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,596 students in grades 9-12, Abraham Lincoln High School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
907 students
1,596 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Jose 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 Abraham Lincoln High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Jose High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Abraham Lincoln High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Jose 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 Abraham Lincoln High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Jose High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Jose Unified 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 Abraham Lincoln High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Jose Unified 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

#6416 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#4010 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Jose High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Abraham Lincoln High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Jose High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified 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 Abraham Lincoln High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in CA)
56%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Jose High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified 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 Abraham Lincoln High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abraham Lincoln High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 50% in CA)
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of San Jose High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Jose Unified 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 graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of San Jose High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Abraham Lincoln High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
239
422
Grade 10 Students
240
410
Grade 11 Students
202
399
Grade 12 Students
226
365

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at San Jose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Abraham Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Jose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Jose Unified 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 Asian at Abraham Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
86%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Jose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Jose Unified 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 Abraham Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Jose Unified 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%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Jose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Jose Unified 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 Black at Abraham Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Jose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Jose Unified 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 Abraham Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at San Jose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Jose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Jose Unified 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 two or more races at Abraham Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Jose High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Jose Unified 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 Abraham Lincoln High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Jose Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Jose High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Jose Unified 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 Abraham Lincoln High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Jose Unified 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
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Jose High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Jose Unified 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 Abraham Lincoln High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Jose Unified 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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