Silicon Valley Essential High School (Closed 2004)

Silicon Valley Essential High School serves 56 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Silicon Valley Essential High School?
56 students attend Silicon Valley Essential High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Silicon Valley Essential High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What grades does Silicon Valley Essential High School offer ?
Silicon Valley Essential High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silicon Valley Essential High School part of?
Silicon Valley Essential High School is part of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.

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