For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,621 students in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Alum Rock are Kipp Navigate College Prep, Mt. Pleasant High School and James Lick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kipp Navigate College Prep, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Pleasant High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 937-2800
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 937-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,109 students
Rank: #33.
James Lick High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 347-4400
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 347-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
Rank: #44.
Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
William C. Overfelt High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,367 students
Rank: #66.
Alpha Cindy Avitia High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1881 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Apollo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-5400
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-5400
Grades: 11-12
| 129 students
Rank: #88.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-9100
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-9100
Grades: 11-12
| 295 students
Rank: #99.
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7190
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7190
Grades: K-12
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA include Kipp Navigate College Prep, Mt. Pleasant High School and James Lick High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose?
9 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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