For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,871 students in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in South San Jose are Pioneer High School, Broadway High School and Calero High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calero High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Broadway High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Calero High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Calero Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-7600
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-7600
Gr: 10-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education
Vocational School
760 Hillsdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 723-6464
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 723-6464
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA include Pioneer High School, Broadway High School and Calero High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose?
the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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