Top Rankings
East Side Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 20,236 students in East Side Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in East Side Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
20,236 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
938 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Side Union High School District, which is ranked #476 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#412 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
43%
12%
% Hispanic
47%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
5%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,414 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,085 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$454 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$386 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,414
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,085
$18,396
Best East Side Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Valley High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3300 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 347-7000
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 347-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,749 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Hills High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1377 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 347-3800
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 347-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,945 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3434 Silver Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Yerba Buena High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6500
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Mt. Pleasant High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 937-2800
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 937-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Andrew P. Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Senter Rd.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 347-4100
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 347-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,620 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
James Lick High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 347-4400
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 347-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
William C. Overfelt High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,367 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Apollo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-5400
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-5400
Gr: 11-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pegasus High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-5440
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-5440
Gr: 11-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6291
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6291
Gr: 11-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Calero High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Calero Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-7600
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-7600
Gr: 10-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-9100
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-9100
Gr: 11-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Side Union High School District?
East Side Union High School District manages 16 public schools serving 20,236 students.
What is the rank of East Side Union High School District?
East Side Union High School District is ranked #476 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Side Union High School District?
47% of East Side Union High School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Side Union High School District?
East Side Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is East Side Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,085 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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