Serving 1,724 students in grades 9-12, Yerba Buena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher 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: 1,724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yerba Buena High School's student population of 1,724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yerba Buena High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yerba Buena High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3591 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
50%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yerba Buena High School's ranking?
Yerba Buena High School is ranked #3591 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yerba Buena High School often compared to?
Yerba Buena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yerba Buena High School?
The graduation rate of Yerba Buena High School is 87%, which is equal to the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yerba Buena High School?
1,724 students attend Yerba Buena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Yerba Buena High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yerba Buena High School?
Yerba Buena High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Yerba Buena High School offer ?
Yerba Buena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yerba Buena High School part of?
Yerba Buena High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Yerba Buena High School located?
Yerba Buena High School is located in the Las Plumas neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Las Plumas.
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