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James Lick High

East Side Union High · Santa Clara County · 57 North White Road, San Jose, CA 95127-1933

(408) 347-4400 · jameslick.esuhsd.org/

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1/10
#1144
Rank 1144 out of 1,227
Top 93%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1122 · 9th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1159 · 6th percentile
Science2/10 · #1095 · 15th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

James Lick High sits in the Alum Rock neighborhood of East San Jose, a tight-knit, predominantly Latino community with deep roots and a strong sense of local pride. The school serves families who are often navigating real economic challenges, and while its test scores reflect those headwinds, it's part of a district that's working to expand opportunity for students who don't always have the easiest path forward. Families drawn to community-centered schools where staff know students by name — and where there's room to grow — may find James Lick a place worth paying attention to.

Student Demographics

199 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
167 (84%)
Asian
16 (8%)
Filipino
11 (6%)
White
4 (2%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners78 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged164 (82%)
Students with Disabilities30 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

862
Enrollment
43.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
23.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

74.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
28.6%
AP Participation
of students
254
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Charlie the Comet · CIF Central Coast Section

19
varsity sports
7 boys
8 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #776 · 65th percentile

122 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found