- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Evergreen Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061182010665
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Valley High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #12 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Valley High ranks #12 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: East Side Union High · California
NCES ID 061182010665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Evergreen Valley High held near 2,749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.2 → 112.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 061182010665 · San Jose, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,703 enr · 23.7:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,289 students)
Evergreen Valley High held near 2,749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.2 → 112.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Evergreen Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Evergreen Valley High
2,703 students
- Independence H
Independence High
2,289 students
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High
2,139 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
2,134 students
- Piedmont Hills
Piedmont Hills High
1,918 students
- Yerba Buena Hi
Yerba Buena High
1,612 students
What this shows Evergreen Valley High reports 2,703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen Valley High compares
Evergreen Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,703 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,703
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Evergreen Valley High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for East Side Union High reports $16,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evergreen Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Hills High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yerba Buena High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,139
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in San Jose
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Independence High
Standard public school
2,289 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Creek High
Standard public school
2,139 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Teresa High
Standard public school
2,134 students 22:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Hills High
Standard public school
1,918 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Leigh High
Standard public school
1,884 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Branham High
Standard public school
1,820 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Valley High
How many students attend Evergreen Valley High?
Evergreen Valley High has 2,703 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,767 (2022-23) → 2,749 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Valley High is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evergreen Valley High?
12.4% of students at Evergreen Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Valley High is Asian at 77.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Valley High?
Evergreen Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evergreen Valley High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Valley High ranks #12 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in East Side Union High?
Besides Evergreen Valley High, East Side Union High also operates Independence High (2,289 students), Silver Creek High (2,139 students), and Santa Teresa High (2,134 students). See the East Side Union High district page for the complete list.