James Lick High School is a public high school in San Jose, California, US, located in the Alum Rock district of East San Jose. The school is part of the East Side Union High School District.
Serving 862 students in grades 9-12, James Lick 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Lick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
James Lick High School's student population of 862 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
862 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
James Lick High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Lick High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7013 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Side Union High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Lick High School's ranking?
James Lick High School is ranked #7013 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Lick High School?
The graduation rate of James Lick High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend James Lick High School?
862 students attend James Lick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of James Lick High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Lick High School?
James Lick High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Lick High School offer ?
James Lick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Lick High School part of?
James Lick High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is James Lick High School located?
James Lick High School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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