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Public high school · East Side Union High · San Jose, California

Evergreen Valley High

Evergreen Valley High rates 7.4, among the strongest high schools in East Side Union High, where the rated median is 5.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the East Side Union High median is 5.9.

#2,407 of 9,557 schools in California · East Side Union High: 16 high schools rated, median 5.9

The brief

An East Side Union High high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,407 of 9,557 schools in California and 3 of 16 in East Side Union High.

Evergreen Valley High is listed in East Side Union High, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math69%35 points above the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading81%28 points above the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has held near 75% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 CAASPP; 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.0
25% of the rating
Academics
9.1
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Evergreen Valley High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
33
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
20
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
42
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,893/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for San Jose. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
48.6% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
22 sports
11 boys' · 11 girls' · 30 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Evergreen Valley High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Evergreen Valley High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Evergreen Valley High School is a comprehensive, four-year high school situated in the Evergreen area of San Jose, California 2. It operates as part of the East Side Union High School District 2. The district's stated vision is for each student to graduate prepared for college and career, empowered to transform their lives and thrive in a global society 1. The district mission aligns decisions to create safe, dynamic, and relevant learning environments that inspire critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation 1. Core values include a commitment to excellence, diversity, equity, inclusiveness, and professional capacity 1. From 2007 to 2015, Evergreen Valley High School received a silver award on the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list 2.
Sources (2)
  1. esuhsd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #2,407 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Evergreen Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Evergreen Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,749
Student-teacher ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
4-year graduation
97.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 16
Schools in district
16
District spending per student
$16,654
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 95148)
45,392
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
41

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.