William C. Overfelt High School

1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,349 students in grades 9-12, William C. Overfelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

William C. Overfelt High School's student population of 1,349 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

William C. Overfelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William C. Overfelt High School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7064 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William C. Overfelt High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of William C. Overfelt High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in William C. Overfelt High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Asian
13%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
83%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of William C. Overfelt High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of William C. Overfelt High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William C. Overfelt High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William C. Overfelt High School's ranking?
William C. Overfelt High School is ranked #7064 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are William C. Overfelt High School often compared to?
William C. Overfelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Pleasant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William C. Overfelt High School?
The graduation rate of William C. Overfelt High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend William C. Overfelt High School?
1,349 students attend William C. Overfelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of William C. Overfelt High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William C. Overfelt High School?
William C. Overfelt High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does William C. Overfelt High School offer ?
William C. Overfelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William C. Overfelt High School part of?
William C. Overfelt High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is William C. Overfelt High School located?
William C. Overfelt High School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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