For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,341 students in 95122, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95122, CA are Yerba Buena High School, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy and William C. Overfelt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95122 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95122, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95122 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95122, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yerba Buena High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
William C. Overfelt High School
(Math: 9% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 11-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95122, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95122, CA include Yerba Buena High School, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy and William C. Overfelt High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95122?
4 public high schools are located in 95122.
What is the racial composition of students in 95122?
95122 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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