Silver Creek High School

3434 Silver Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 2,422 students in grades 9-12, Silver Creek 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 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Silver Creek High School's student population of 2,422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
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School Rankings

Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek High School is 0.56, which is less 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)
#271 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
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61%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Creek 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.
80%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Creek 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
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
58%
12%
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Hispanic
32%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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92%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Silver Creek High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Creek High School's ranking?
Silver Creek High School is ranked #271 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Silver Creek High School often compared to?
Silver Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yerba Buena High School, Evergreen Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Silver Creek High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Silver Creek High School?
2,422 students attend Silver Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Silver Creek High School students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silver Creek High School offer ?
Silver Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver Creek High School part of?
Silver Creek High School is part of East Side Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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