Santa Teresa High School

6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Santa Teresa High School is a public high school located in the suburban Santa Teresa neighborhood of southern San Jose, California. The school is a member of the East Side Union High School District and serves students from grades 9 through 12.
Serving 2,181 students in grades 9-12, Santa Teresa 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 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • 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 2,181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Blue, Orange

School Rankings

Santa Teresa High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1325 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
51%
33%
73%
47%
48%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: St. Bernard
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Teresa High School's ranking?
Santa Teresa High School is ranked #1325 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Teresa High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Teresa High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Teresa High School?
2,181 students attend Santa Teresa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Santa Teresa High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Teresa High School?
Santa Teresa High School has a student ration of 22:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Santa Teresa High School located?
Santa Teresa High School is located in the Glider neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Glider.

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 (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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