Enrollment
70
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Phoenix High
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061182010318
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #4 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix High ranks #4 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: East Side Union High · California
NCES ID 061182010318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phoenix High
Phoenix High is a small high school in San Jose, California, enrolling 70 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of California schools, with 70 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 70 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Jose's high schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students): Phoenix High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 23.7:1).
East Side Union High also operates Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students) and Independence High (2,289 students) alongside Phoenix High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Phoenix High compares
Phoenix High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
87.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
White 5.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Phoenix High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Side Union High, which includes Phoenix High.
$15,152
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 44.9%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Phoenix High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,703
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high schools in San Jose
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Evergreen Valley High
Standard public school
2,703 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~70 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix High
How many students attend Phoenix High?
Phoenix High has 70 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix High?
41.3% of students at Phoenix High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix High?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix High?
Phoenix High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix High ranks #4 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.
Is Phoenix High a good school?
Phoenix High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Side Union High?
Besides Phoenix High, East Side Union High also operates Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students), Independence High (2,289 students), and Silver Creek High (2,139 students). See the East Side Union High district page for the complete list.
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