James Lick High
San Jose, CA · East Side Union High · Magnet · Grades 9-12
1,145th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
James Lick High ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Lick High 1,145th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2015 to 25th in 2025 — declining.
James Lick High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 202 students tested
James Lick High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 878 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.9% | 85.6% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Asian | 12.7% | 9.0% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 5.3% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near James Lick High
Typical home value $1.11M in zip 95127 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near James Lick High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers, Family LearningEast Side Union High · 0.2 mi away · charter
- 1Foothill HighEast Side Union High · 0.5 mi away1,504th of 1,528
ELA 4% · Math 0% - 3Latino College Preparatory AcademyEast Side Union High · 1 mi away · charter1,082nd of 1,528
ELA 41% · Math 11% - 2B. Roberto Cruz Leadership AcademyEast Side Union High · 1 mi away · charter1,355th of 1,528
ELA 15% · Math 2% - 7Independence HighEast Side Union High · 1.4 mi away486th of 1,528
ELA 62% · Math 31% - 4ACE Charter HighEast Side Union High · 1.5 mi away · charter982nd of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 18% - 2Pegasus HighEast Side Union High · 1.6 mi away1,331st of 1,528
ELA 16% · Math 3% - 10KIPP San Jose CollegiateEast Side Union High · 1.6 mi away · charter75th of 1,528
ELA 83% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Lick High in?
James Lick High is part of the East Side Union High district in San Jose, California.
Is James Lick High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Lick High 1,145th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Lick High?
Hispanic 86%, Asian 9%, White 3%, Black 1% (878 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Lick High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95127 is $1.11M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.