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Willow Glen High

San Jose Unified · Santa Clara County · 2001 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125-3502

(408) 535-6330

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7/10
#448
Rank 448 out of 1,227
Top 36%
English Language Arts5/10 · #624 · 49th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #378 · 69th percentile
Science8/10 · #359 · 72nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Willow Glen High sits in one of San Jose's most charming and established neighborhoods, where tree-lined streets and a walkable village vibe give the area a small-town feel within a major city. The school leans stronger in math and science than English, making it a solid fit for families with kids who gravitate toward STEM — and the surrounding Silicon Valley job market makes those skills feel especially relevant. Families who value a tight-knit community school with a genuine neighborhood identity, rather than a sprawling suburban campus, tend to find Willow Glen a natural fit.

Student Demographics

336 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
179 (53%)
White
99 (29%)
Multiple Races
29 (9%)
Asian
18 (5%)
African American
8 (2%)
Filipino
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners72 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged140 (42%)
Students with Disabilities57 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,543
Enrollment
76.1
Teachers (FTE)
20.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.7
Administrators (FTE)
25.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.9%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.

20
AP Courses
offered
33.2%
AP Participation
of students
550
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Rams · CIF Central Coast Section

28
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)

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 Programs10/10 · #219 · 90th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found