William C. Overfelt High School

About William C. Overfelt High School

William C. Overfelt High School is a comprehensive public high school located in San Jose, California. The school is part of the East Side Union High School District and serves grades 9-12. The school was opened in 1964 and is named after the former superintendent of schools, William C. Overfelt.
The school has a diverse student population of over 2,000 students. The school offers a wide range of classes and activities, including Advanced Placement courses, honors classes, and a variety of clubs and sports. The school also has a strong commitment to college and career readiness and offers several programs to help students prepare for post-secondary education.
William C. Overfelt High School is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students. The school has an active Student Council and a variety of extracurricular activities, including a robotics team, a drama club, and a marching band. The school also has a strong focus on community service and encourages students to get involved in service projects in the local community.
William C. Overfelt High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a comprehensive and challenging high school experience. With its commitment to college and career readiness, a wide range of classes and activities, and a focus on community service, William C. Overfelt High School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	1835 Cunningham Ave. San Jose, CA 95122
Phone:	(408) 347-5900
Site:	williamcoverfelt.esuhsd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,427 students

Overview William C. Overfelt High School

William C. Overfelt High School serves 1,427 students in grades 9-12.
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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on William C. Overfelt High School

William C. Overfelt High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of William C. Overfelt High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.