For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,607 students in 95118, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95118, CA are Branham High School, Pioneer High School and Broadway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95118 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95118, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95118 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pioneer High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95118, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Branham High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1570 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 626-3407
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 626-3407
Grades: 9-12
| 1,955 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #33.
Broadway High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4825 Speak Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6285
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6285
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
95118, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Grades: K
| 87 students
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-4428
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-4428
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95118, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95118, CA include Branham High School, Pioneer High School and Broadway High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95118?
3 public high schools are located in 95118.
What is the racial composition of students in 95118?
95118 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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