Excellent
#674 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Evergreen Valley High
High School · East Side Union High · San Jose, CA
An East Side Union High high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3300 Quimby Rd., San Jose, CA 95148
- Math 68% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Evergreen Valley High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Evergreen Valley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,729
Median home value
$1,211,400
Median rent
$3,217/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Kinship AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Rising Star Sped Academy- Polaris BranchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Independence HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Side Union High
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evergreen Valley High is listed in East Side Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evergreen Valley High
Evergreen Valley High is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of East Side Union High, serving approximately 2,749 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Evergreen Valley High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evergreen Valley High
What grades does Evergreen Valley High serve?
Evergreen Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Evergreen Valley High?
Evergreen Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Valley High is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evergreen Valley High rank in CA?
Evergreen Valley High ranks #674 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Evergreen Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Evergreen Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Evergreen Valley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Valley High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Evergreen Valley High a charter school?
No, Evergreen Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evergreen Valley High a Title I school?
No, Evergreen Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Valley High?
20.1% of students at Evergreen Valley High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (408) 347-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95148)
- 45,392
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95148; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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