Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
High school in San Jose, CA · East Side Union High · Grades 9-12 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 31% of Luis Valdez Leadership Academy students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 38% met the math standard. In reading, that is 18 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 11% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 29th of 31 public high schools in San Jose. Reading results in 2026 were 6 points lower than in 2024, and math results were 31 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 37% | 39% | 31% | −6 pts |
| Math | 7% | 21% | 38% | +31 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Valdez Leadership Academy | 31% | 38% |
| Santa Clara County | 60% | 54% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 9 of 11 freshman applicants from Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (82%), and 3 enrolled.
Homes near Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
The typical home value in ZIP code 95122, where Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is located, is $945K, down 1.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Yerba Buena HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 50% | 26% | $945K |
| 1.2 mi | Alpha Cindy Avitia High CharterSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 39% | 9% | $945K |
| 1.3 mi | William C. Overfelt HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 41% | 12% | $945K |
| 2.2 mi | Andrew P. Hill HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 54% | 18% | $1.02M |
| 2.4 mi | University Preparatory Academy Charter CharterSan Jose · Grades 7-12 | 80% | 66% | $1.82M |
| 2.4 mi | San Jose HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 47% | 12% | $897K |
School details
- Address
- 1855 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (408) 479-0253
- District
- East Side Union High
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 261 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2014
- Website
- www.sjlvla.org
- State school code
- 43694270130856
Common questions
How did Luis Valdez Leadership Academy do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 31% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 38% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
261 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Luis Valdez Leadership Academy students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 9 of 11 UC freshman applicants from Luis Valdez Leadership Academy were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 5% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
The typical home value in ZIP code 95122, where Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is located, is $945K, down 1.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Luis Valdez Leadership Academy guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.