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6.6 avg / 10

East Side Union High School District

School District · San Jose, California

Students: 20,471
Teachers (FTE): 952

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

16

16 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,654

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#251 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,654

$993 vs California median

District size

20,471 students

Much larger than California median

About East Side Union High

East Side Union High is a San Jose, California school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 20,471 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. The district invests $16,654 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, East Side Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Evergreen Valley High, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, East Side Union High students show an average math proficiency of 28.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.

The district includes 16 high schools.

District Map

Schools in East Side Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in East Side Union High with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
San Jose
Total Enrollment
20,471
Teachers (FTE)
952
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Side Union High?

East Side Union High has 16 schools in total — 16 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for East Side Union High?

The average composite rating for East Side Union High is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in East Side Union High?

East Side Union High spends $16,654 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in East Side Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in East Side Union High is 21.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in East Side Union High?

Evergreen Valley High is the highest-rated school in East Side Union High with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in East Side Union High?

Across schools in East Side Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does East Side Union High compare to other districts in California?

East Side Union High has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
28.1%
ELA Proficiency
49.2%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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