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Mt. Pleasant High School vs. William C. Overfelt High School

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School Overview

School
Mt. Pleasant High School
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
William C. Overfelt High School
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,109 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Pleasant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,367 students in grades 9-12, William C. Overfelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,109 students
1,367 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt. Pleasant High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William C. Overfelt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt. Pleasant High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William C. Overfelt High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
72 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt. Pleasant High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William C. Overfelt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Side Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William C. Overfelt High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Side Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5482 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#7374 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt. Pleasant High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William C. Overfelt High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Pleasant High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Side Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William C. Overfelt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Side Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Pleasant High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Side Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William C. Overfelt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Side Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
77%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mt. Pleasant High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Side Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of William C. Overfelt High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Side Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mt. Pleasant High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of William C. Overfelt High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
238
313
Grade 10 Students
278
358
Grade 11 Students
288
349
Grade 12 Students
305
347

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mt. Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at William C. Overfelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1998-99 school year.
% Asian
18%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mt. Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William C. Overfelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
75%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mt. Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William C. Overfelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mt. Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William C. Overfelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mt. Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William C. Overfelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mt. Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at William C. Overfelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mt. Pleasant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William C. Overfelt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Side Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.41
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mt. Pleasant High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Side Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of William C. Overfelt High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Side Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mt. Pleasant High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Side Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William C. Overfelt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Side Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mt. Pleasant High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Side Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William C. Overfelt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Side Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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