Piedmont Hills High School is a comprehensive public four-year high school located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, California, US.
Serving 1,918 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont Hills High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,918 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Piedmont Hills High serves the northwest part of San Jose, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles, and the furthest edge located 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piedmont Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Piedmont Hills High School's student population of 1,918 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,918 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
'The Pirate Way'
School Rankings
Piedmont Hills High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Hills 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
60%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Hills High School's ranking?
Piedmont Hills High School is ranked #992 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Piedmont Hills High School often compared to?
Piedmont Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont Hills High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Piedmont Hills High School?
1,918 students attend Piedmont Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Piedmont Hills High School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piedmont Hills High School?
Piedmont Hills High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Piedmont Hills High School offer ?
Piedmont Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Piedmont Hills High School part of?
Piedmont Hills High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Piedmont Hills High School located?
Piedmont Hills High School is located in the Piedmont Hills neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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