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Leigh High

5210 Leigh Ave., San Jose, CA, 95124

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 500 of 6840 in California

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About Leigh High

Leigh High School is one of the best schools in San Jose, California, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best campuses in the Campbell Union High School District, with about 1,800 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 22:1. The school is known for being one of the best when it comes to academics. It has a large Advanced Placement program that 74% of students take part in. The student body is diverse, with 59% of students being minorities and 19% being economically disadvantaged. Leigh High School has great academic results, with 77% of students being able to read and 69% being able to do math. The school is in a desirable area where the median home price is over $1.8 million. It has a good reputation for having a lively campus culture and strong community support. Overall, the school is still one of the best and is committed to helping all of its students get ready for college and do their best, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Leigh High Contact Information

Address

5210 Leigh Ave., San Jose, CA, 95124

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Phone

(408) 626-3405

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 69%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 69% in Math and 77% in Reading.
75
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1816
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 500 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Leigh High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 40.47%
Asian 28.96%
Hispanic 16.69%
Black 1.21%
Two+ Races 11.95%
Native Am. 0.11%
White
40.47%
Asian
28.96%
Hispanic
16.69%
Black
1.21%
Two+ Races
11.95%
Native Am.
0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1816
46.75%
849 Female
52.75%
958 Male

Student Population

1816 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

605 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Leigh High School is celebrating the full use of its newly renovated performing arts spaces, which now have professional-grade sound for the award-winning Longhorn marching band and drama productions. The school's Robotics Team 604 is almost done building for the spring competition season. They are using the STEM labs on campus that have been updated. Also, this month the College and Career Center is holding a series of mock interviews to help seniors get ready for professional internships and scholarship applications.

FAQ

Q1. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Leigh High encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Does Leigh High offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Leigh High gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. How does Leigh High get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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