Willow Glen High School
Willow Glen High School serves 1,698 students in grades 9-12.
Willow Glen High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Willow Glen High School's student population of 1,698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,698 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
Willow Glen High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Willow Glen High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4877 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Jose Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Willow Glen Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Willow Glen Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,267 student10
0.0 miles
2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277 0 6-8 1,267 - San Jose Booksin Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 869 students10
0.6 miles
1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213 0.6 K-5 869 - San Jose Willow Glen Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 780 students10
0.8 miles
1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265 0.8 K-5 780 - San Jose Schallenberger Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 544 students10
0.9 miles
1280 Koch Ln.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253 0.9 K-5 544 - San Jose Ernesto Galarza Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 426 students10
1.0 miles
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671 1 K-5 426
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