Branham High School

Branham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1570 Branham Ln,  San Jose, CA
Campbell Union High School District
3.7
3.4
1,955 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Putney
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
66.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35%
State Average
19.4%
Science
24.4%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
479:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.5%
White
34.7%
Hispanic
28.4%
Asian
22%
Two or more races
10.2%
Filipino
1.9%
Black
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#231 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 365 Students
University of California - Berkeley 347 Students
University of California - San Diego 346 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 340 Students
University of California - Davis 322 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 319 Students
University of California - Irvine 309 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 290 Students
San Diego State University 285 Students
San José State University 270 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 169 Students
Business 157 Students
Biology 136 Students
Computer Science 94 Students
Political Science and Government 81 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Communications 52 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 51 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Engineering 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 265 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/10/2025
Branham High School is a great school. I've met many great people and made amazing friends. The sports teams community is especially supportive and inclusive.
4.0 Senior
6/25/2025
Branham is a great school with many opportunities like AP classes, clubs, sports, and more. Branham is very spirited and an overall very welcoming school.
5.0 Junior
5/8/2025
The teachers here tend to be hard working and passionate. There are several AP classes that can be taken and many students that have the academic drive. The sports and activities here are awesome. Overall this school is well rounded.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 23 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/24/2025
I am an alumni of Branham (Class of 1991) who had a great experience while attending. Now as a parent in 2025 of a recent high school graduate who attended Branham from 2022-2024, my experience there was horrible, especially with the administration. Barely heard from the teachers unless I reached ou...
2.0 parent
8/22/2025
School with "equitable" grades. Your grades depend on who you are rather that what you did in the exam / test / homework.
1.0 student
3/13/2024
Bad teachers, no spirit, horrible method of getting news to students (Social Media), very political, horrible English program, there's no rules, and you rarely exercise in PE.
1.0 parent
3/12/2024
I don’t know how this school is rated an 8 they are 0 consistency, and good care less about serious matters. You can easily see that some of the staff here pick and choose which kids they would like to help based on race. The principal herself does nothing as well as the assistant principal you have...

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Branham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Jose, CA and is served by the Campbell Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,955 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Branham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,620,200. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leigh High School, Pioneer High School, Gunderson High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Branham High School.

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