Leland High

Leland High is a large, comprehensive public high school serving approximately 1,471 students in grades 9-12 within the San Jose Unified district, consistently ranking among the top 2-3% of all California high schools.

The school demonstrates exceptional and consistent academic excellence, with student proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science that are nearly double the state averages and a graduation rate of 97.4%. Impressively, Leland High achieves these outstanding results for all student groups, with its students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranking in the 96th percentile statewide. The school also operates very efficiently, with lower chronic absenteeism and better academic outcomes than district and state averages, despite having a higher student-teacher ratio and moderate per-student spending compared to some neighboring schools.

When compared to other local schools, Leland's performance is particularly striking. It significantly outperforms other high schools in its own district, such as Gunderson High and Broadway High, and also compares favorably to high-performing schools in neighboring districts like Branham High (Campbell Union High) and Santa Teresa High (East Side Union High). This creates a notable cluster of high-achieving schools in the area, with Leland standing at the forefront.