Santa Teresa High School

6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 2,164 students in grades 9-12, Santa Teresa High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santa Teresa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Santa Teresa High School's student population of 2,164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,164 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Teresa High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Teresa High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#245 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
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64%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Teresa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Teresa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
29%
12%
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Hispanic
41%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
21%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Santa Teresa High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Santa Teresa High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Teresa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Teresa High School's ranking?
Santa Teresa High School is ranked #245 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Santa Teresa High School often compared to?
Santa Teresa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Teresa High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Teresa High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Teresa High School?
2,164 students attend Santa Teresa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Santa Teresa High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Teresa High School?
Santa Teresa High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Teresa High School offer ?
Santa Teresa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Teresa High School part of?
Santa Teresa High School is part of East Side Union High School District.

School Reviews

5   2/17/2010
Hey, I am Addie, a freshman at Santa Teresa High School, and I LOVE MY SCHOOL!!!! Except I'm just an average student, in 1 honors class, not a cheerleader, and not in ASB, but I still love my school even though I'm not in a bunch of stuff :P so here's my review of my school: a. Quality of academic program 4 of 5 stars b. Availability of music, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities 5 of 5 stars c. Academic or athletic awards Never received one, and I probably never will :P d. Facilities 3 of 5 stars e. Level of Parent involvement 0 of 5 stars. They make it very clear that they do not want to deal with parents, they only want to speak to the students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - addie

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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