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Santa Teresa High

Summary:

Santa Teresa High is a public high school located in San Jose, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,196 students. The school is part of the East Side Union High School District, which is ranked 693 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Santa Teresa High has consistently performed well in recent years, ranking in the top 290 high schools in California for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 67.84% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 43.25% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 60.26% and 36.05% for the district, and 55.73% and 27.9% for the state, respectively. Santa Teresa High also maintains high graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 94.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Santa Teresa High performs well across various student subgroups, the school's performance for students with disabilities and special education students is relatively lower, ranking in the 535 and 809 range, respectively, for the 2022-2023 school year. Compared to nearby schools within the East Side Union High School District, such as Oak Grove High and Phoenix High, Santa Teresa High outperforms them in academic achievement and graduation rates. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 6.2% to 18.5% over the past 5 school years, is an area of concern that the school may want to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6150 Snell Rd.
       San Jose, CA  95123-4740

(408) 347-6200

District: East Side Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
290th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,454 Help


Feeder schools for Santa Teresa High:

Elementary:    Baldwin (Julia) Elementary
    Del Roble Elementary
    Frost (Earl) Elementary
    Oak Ridge Elementary
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Middle:    Herman (Leonard) Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  22.5 Help
Number of students:  2,196

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.2%
Asian:
30.3%
White:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Compare Details Santa Teresa High ranks better than 87.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 16 ranked high schools in the East Side Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Santa Teresa High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Santa Teresa High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.2%), Asian (30.3%), White (19.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Teresa High is 22.5. 10 high schools in the East Side Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Teresa High is $8,454. 10 high schools in the East Side Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Santa Teresa High:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Teresa High 290th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Santa Teresa High in the ranking list.)

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East Side Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks East Side Union High 693rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santa Teresa High

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Rank History for all students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.75 391st 1653 76.3%
2005 52.23 548th 1901 71.2%
2006 54.39 577th 1968 70.7%
2007 53.31 581st 2063 71.8%
2008 56.30 537th 2117 74.6%
2009 58.30 515th 2238 77.0%
2010 55.62 601st 2281 73.7%
2011 59.89 522nd 2367 77.9%
2012 51.50 754th 2354 68.0%
2013 52.11 734th 2426 69.7%
2015 86.72 239th 1994 88.0%
2016 87.96 233rd 2039 88.6%
2017 88.19 238th 2021 88.2%
2018 85.71 292nd 2017 85.5%
2019 87.62 226th 2133 89.4%
2021 90.91 119th 1290 90.8%
2022 91.49 181st 2123 91.5%
2023 84.34 249th 2348 89.4%
2024 82.44 290th 2323 87.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.48 220th 366 39.9%
2019 70.19 119th 422 71.8%
2022 84.23 49th 515 90.5%
2023 64.53 219th 786 72.1%
2024 46.73 361st 804 55.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.43 132nd 938 85.9%
2019 50.77 274th 941 70.9%
2022 64.05 162nd 1044 84.5%
2023 52.17 235th 1323 82.2%
2024 68.27 99th 1350 92.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.81 535th 1547 65.4%
2024 35.70 809th 1534 47.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.97 335th 1862 82.0%
2019 87.90 167th 1937 91.4%
2021 92.60 59th 1126 94.8%
2022 75.66 341st 1943 82.4%
2023 80.45 281st 2247 87.5%
2024 88.31 145th 2235 93.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.84 318th 1760 81.9%
2019 85.59 235th 1833 87.2%
2021 88.93 110th 1054 89.6%
2022 92.25 148th 1858 92.0%
2023 83.66 241st 2118 88.6%
2024 82.74 257th 2098 87.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.83 482nd 1052 54.2%
2019 55.97 338th 1117 69.7%
2021 80.00 61st 555 89.0%
2022 50.27 387th 1161 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.89 267th 1834 85.4%
2019 85.08 247th 1880 86.9%
2021 91.08 100th 1122 91.1%
2022 88.60 202nd 1916 89.5%
2023 82.86 265th 2207 88.0%
2024 79.76 308th 2172 85.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.46 182nd 581 68.7%
2019 72.37 170th 582 70.8%
2022 78.55 117th 581 79.9%
2023 78.66 135th 731 81.5%
2024 80.25 107th 712 85.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.88 122nd 582 79.0%
2019 58.41 197th 592 66.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.58 427th 1742 75.5%
2019 75.75 331st 1814 81.8%
2022 79.95 271st 1861 85.4%
2023 71.28 396th 2142 81.5%
2024 60.04 600th 2125 71.8%
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Rank History for White students at Santa Teresa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.28 188th 1173 84.0%
2019 76.51 232nd 1222 81.0%
2022 84.15 145th 1204 88.0%
2023 64.18 382nd 1434 73.4%
2024 61.89 418th 1406 70.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Santa Teresa High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1463 95 288 267 88 n/a n/a 0 2201
1989 1289 93 311 298 87 n/a n/a 0 2078
1990 1223 99 327 331 93 n/a n/a 0 2073
1991 1193 112 338 389 84 n/a n/a 0 2116
1992 1174 130 366 434 92 n/a n/a 0 2196
1993 1132 133 363 450 80 n/a n/a 0 2158
1994 1089 135 366 462 56 n/a n/a 0 2108
1995 1132 136 397 508 30 n/a n/a 0 2203
1996 1132 136 397 508 30 n/a n/a 0 2203
1997 1182 134 405 548 29 n/a n/a 0 2298
1998 1251 119 391 531 18 n/a n/a 0 2310
1999 1250 106 410 525 22 n/a n/a 0 2313
2000 1265 100 417 483 14 n/a n/a 0 2279
2001 1252 89 396 477 14 n/a n/a 0 2228
2002 1134 96 395 483 13 n/a n/a 0 2121
2003 1134 96 395 483 13 n/a n/a 0 2121
2004 1108 97 399 529 10 n/a n/a 8 2151
2005 1087 112 412 541 12 n/a n/a 17 2181
2006 1055 106 408 653 13 n/a n/a 22 2257
2007 1092 109 405 690 9 n/a n/a 24 2329
2008 1015 110 429 797 10 n/a n/a 0 2361
2009 965 125 431 798 7 12 35 0 2373
2010 930 144 429 858 4 18 43 0 2426
2011 786 130 440 791 11 16 49 0 2223
2012 753 113 452 822 17 12 79 0 2248
2013 708 118 432 881 15 10 72 0 2236
2014 693 110 470 878 14 9 97 0 2271
2015 654 123 512 903 10 8 96 0 2306
2016 631 106 522 869 8 8 83 0 2227
2017 568 85 567 866 6 7 108 0 2207
2018 549 76 584 886 5 5 115 0 2220
2019 530 73 587 828 3 3 121 0 2145
2020 489 61 614 863 1 6 146 0 2180
2021 477 70 611 870 2 5 142 0 2177
2022 455 52 618 879 4 9 146 1 2164
2023 424 50 666 883 2 12 155 4 2196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Santa Teresa High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2201 96.3 22.8 n/a
1989 2078 84.9 24.4 n/a
1990 2073 89.6 23.1 n/a
1991 2116 86.4 24.4 n/a
1992 2196 87.8 25.0 7.9
1993 2158 82.9 26.0 10.3
1994 2108 86.1 24.5 7.5
1995 2203 90.6 24.3 6.1
1996 2203 90.6 24.3 6.1
1997 2298 99.0 23.2 5.5
1998 2310 103.9 22.2 5.1
1999 2313 104.2 22.2 6.7
2000 2279 106.5 21.4 9.2
2001 2228 102.1 21.8 6.8
2002 2121 100.5 21.1 7.6
2003 2121 100.5 21.1 7.6
2004 2151 98.9 21.7 7.6
2005 2181 92.2 23.7 13.1
2006 2257 91.3 24.7 12.7
2007 2329 99.0 23.5 12.7
2008 2361 114.1 20.7 13.1
2009 2373 102.2 20.6 10.5
2010 2426 92.6 26.2 15.3
2011 2223 n/a n/a 15.2
2012 2248 89.7 25.0 n/a
2013 2236 89.6 24.9 14.5
2014 2271 88.9 25.5 22.2
2015 2306 90.0 25.6 20
2016 2227 93.0 23.9 20.9
2017 2207 95.2 23.1 21
2018 2220 92.7 23.9 23.5
2019 2145 91.9 23.3 21.4
2020 2180 n/a n/a 20.5
2021 2177 92.7 23.4 21
2022 2164 93.6 23.0 17.2
2023 2196 97.3 22.5 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Santa Teresa High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2201 96.3 22.8 n/a
1989 2078 84.9 24.4 n/a
1990 2073 89.6 23.1 n/a
1991 2116 86.4 24.4 n/a
1992 2196 87.8 25.0 7.9
1993 2158 82.9 26.0 10.3
1994 2108 86.1 24.5 7.5
1995 2203 90.6 24.3 6.1
1996 2203 90.6 24.3 6.1
1997 2298 99.0 23.2 5.5
1998 2310 103.9 22.2 5.1
1999 2313 104.2 22.2 6.7
2000 2279 106.5 21.4 9.2
2001 2228 102.1 21.8 6.8
2002 2121 100.5 21.1 7.6
2003 2121 100.5 21.1 7.6
2004 2151 98.9 21.7 7.6
2005 2181 92.2 23.7 13.1
2006 2257 91.3 24.7 12.7
2007 2329 99.0 23.5 12.7
2008 2361 114.1 20.7 13.1
2009 2373 102.2 20.6 10.5
2010 2426 92.6 26.2 15.3
2011 2223 n/a n/a 15.2
2012 2248 89.7 25.0 n/a
2013 2236 89.6 24.9 14.5
2014 2271 88.9 25.5 22.2
2015 2306 90.0 25.6 20
2016 2227 93.0 23.9 20.9
2017 2207 95.2 23.1 21
2018 2220 92.7 23.9 23.5
2019 2145 91.9 23.3 21.4
2020 2180 n/a n/a 20.5
2021 2177 92.7 23.4 21
2022 2164 93.6 23.0 17.2
2023 2196 97.3 22.5 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Santa Teresa High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,454

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Teresa High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 226th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 249th of 2348 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Teresa High)72.274.1
 1.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Side Union High)62.361.9
 0.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Santa Teresa High)50.945.4
 5.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (East Side Union High)41.834.6
 7.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Santa Teresa High)38.420
 18.4%
   12th Grade Science (East Side Union High)32.219.9
 12.4%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students21452196
 2.4%
African American7350
 31.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian587666
 13.5%
Hispanic828883
 6.6%
Pacific Islander312
 300%
White530424
 20%
Two or More Races121155
 28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.4%14.3%
 7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Teresa High

Santa Teresa High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Baldwin (Julia) Elementary
Elementary : Del Roble Elementary
Elementary : Frost (Earl) Elementary
Elementary : Oak Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Sakamoto Elementary
Elementary : Santa Teresa Elementary
Elementary : Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
Middle : Herman (Leonard) Intermediate

Santa Teresa High ranks 290th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,196 students attended Santa Teresa High.

Students at Santa Teresa High are 40% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 19% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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