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#4092 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 43% in state

Oak Grove High

High School · East Side Union High · San Jose, CA

An East Side Union High high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

285 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA 95123

  • Math 24% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation25.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$16,654
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Oak Grove High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oak Grove 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$136,364

Median home value

$1,108,100

Median rent

$2,953/mo

College educated

44.8%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
10 boys'·8 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit Public School: TahomaCharter · enrollment unverified8.39–120.1 mi427Compare →
Kinship AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–120.3 mi11Compare →
Peach Blossom SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi154Compare →
Calero HighEnrollment path unverified5.910–120.9 mi164Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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
#9 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

Oak Grove High is listed in East Side Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Grove High

Oak Grove High is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of East Side Union High, serving approximately 1,417 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,092 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Grove High

What grades does Oak Grove High serve?

Oak Grove High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oak Grove High?

Oak Grove High has an enrollment of approximately 1,417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Grove High rank in CA?

Oak Grove High ranks #4,092 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Oak Grove High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Grove High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Oak Grove High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oak Grove High a charter school?

No, Oak Grove High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Grove High a Title I school?

No, Oak Grove High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Grove High?

47.4% of students at Oak Grove 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
1,417
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 95123)
70,279
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
37.6
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 95123; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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