William C. Overfelt High School
Tel:
(408) 347-5900
- William C. Overfelt High School serves 1,511 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- William C. Overfelt High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- William C. Overfelt High School's student population of 1,511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,511 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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School Comparison
- William C. Overfelt High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of William C. Overfelt High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #6985 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Side Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William C. Overfelt High School is Alpha Cindy Avitia High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clyde L. Fischer Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Donald J. Meyer Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Donald J. Meyer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
0.3 miles
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8200 0.3 K-5 379 - San Jose Clyde L. Fischer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 321 students
0.4 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500 0.4 6-8 321 - San Jose Renaissance Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 293 students
0.4 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950 0.4 6-8 293 - San Jose Alpha Cindy Avitia High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 397 students
0.5 miles
1881 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558 0.5 9-12 397 - San Jose Alpha: Jose Hernandez Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
0.5 miles
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 780-1551 0.5 5-8 346
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