Willow Glen High School
Tel:
(408)535-6330
- Willow Glen High School serves 1,711 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Willow Glen High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Willow Glen High School's student population of 1,711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,711 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Willow Glen High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Willow Glen High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3876 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 34% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Jose Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Willow Glen High School is University Preparatory Academy Charter (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Willow Glen Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Willow Glen Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Willow Glen Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1267 students
0.0 miles
2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)535-6277 0.0 6-8 1267 - San Jose Booksin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 823 students
0.6 miles
1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)535-6213 0.6 K-5 823 - San Jose Willow Glen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 791 students
0.8 miles
1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)535-6265 0.8 K-5 791 - San Jose Schallenberger Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 552 students
0.9 miles
1280 Koch Ln.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)535-6253 0.9 K-5 552 - San Jose Ernesto Galarza Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 450 students
1.0 miles
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408)535-6671 1.0 K-5 450
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