William C. Overfelt High School
Tel:
(408)347-5900
- William C. Overfelt High School serves 1,462 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
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William C. Overfelt High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- William C. Overfelt High School's student population of 1,462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,462 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William C. Overfelt High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5674 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 17% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Side Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 436 students
0.3 miles
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-8200 0.3 K-5 436 - San Jose Clyde L. Fischer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 352 students
0.4 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-7500 0.4 6-8 352 - San Jose Renaissance Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 300 students
0.4 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408)928-1950 0.4 6-8 300 - San Jose Alpha Cindy Avitia High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 293 students
0.5 miles
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(646)463-3187 0.5 9-12 293 - San Jose Alpha: Jose Hernandez Middle School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 447 students
0.5 miles
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408)780-0831 0.5 5-8 447
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