For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,189 students in 95136, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95136, CA are Gunderson High School and Liberty Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95136 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95136, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95136 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gunderson 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95136, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gunderson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
95136, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Gunderson Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95136, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95136, CA include Gunderson High School and Liberty Alternative.
How many public high schools are located in 95136?
3 public high schools are located in 95136.
What is the racial composition of students in 95136?
95136 public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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