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San Jose Unified

California · Public School District
42
Schools
25,351
Students
$17,600
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
41.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
94.2%
Graduation Rate
+7.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

San Jose Unified is a public school district in California serving 25,351 students across 42 schools. It includes 27 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,600 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (42)
Elementary Schools27 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allen at SteinbeckKG–05394
Almaden ElementaryKG–05295
Anne Darling ElementaryKG–05295
Booksin ElementaryKG–05699
Canoas ElementaryKG–05274
Empire Gardens ElementaryKG–05232
Ernesto Galarza ElementaryKG–05338
Gardner ElementaryKG–05389
Grant ElementaryKG–05375
Graystone ElementaryKG–05505
Hacienda Science/Environmental MagnetKG–05632
Hammer Montessori at Galarza ElementaryKG–05300
Horace Mann ElementaryKG–05300
Los Alamitos ElementaryKG–05602
Lowell ElementaryKG–05285
Merritt Trace ElementaryKG–05831
Rachel Carson ElementaryKG–05180
Reed ElementaryKG–05348
River GlenKG–08439
Schallenberger ElementaryKG–05477
Selma Olinder ElementaryKG–05305
Simonds ElementaryKG–05488
Terrell ElementaryKG–05282
Walter L. Bachrodt ElementaryKG–05451
Washington ElementaryKG–05347
Williams ElementaryKG–05550
Willow Glen ElementaryKG–05699
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bret Harte Middle06–08914
Castillero Middle06–08881
Herbert Hoover Middle06–08971
John Muir Middle06–08787
Muwekma Ohlone Middle06–08630
Willow Glen Middle06–081,155
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abraham Lincoln High09–121,693
Broadway High09–12158
Gunderson High09–12921
Leland High09–121,593
Middle College High11–1215
Pioneer High09–121,514
San Jose High09–12934
Willow Glen High09–121,656
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Liberty (Alternative)03–12217
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,600+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
68%
State
23.6%
Local (property tax)
67.7%
Federal
8.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
42
Schools
25,351
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.2%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.2% graduation rate — 7.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,600 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 42 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Jose Unified?
San Jose Unified has 42 public schools, serving a total of 25,351 students.
What is the graduation rate for San Jose Unified?
The graduation rate is 94.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does San Jose Unified spend per student?
San Jose Unified spends $17,600 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in San Jose Unified?
41% of students in San Jose Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in San Jose Unified?
No, San Jose Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does San Jose Unified serve?
San Jose Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for San Jose Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in San Jose Unified is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.