Enrollment
2,134
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Santa Teresa High
Federal NCES profile for Santa Teresa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061182001308
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Teresa High earns 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Teresa High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Teresa High ranks #12 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: East Side Union High · California
NCES ID 061182001308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Teresa High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Teresa High
Santa Teresa High is a lower-poverty, large high school in San Jose, California, enrolling 2,134 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.3% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,134 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among San Jose's high schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students): Santa Teresa High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 23.7:1).
East Side Union High also operates Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students) and Independence High (2,289 students) alongside Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa High compares
Santa Teresa 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,134
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.6 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 40.5%
Asian 30.5%
White 18.7%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Santa Teresa High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Side Union High, which includes Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yerba Buena High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Teresa 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
- 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.
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
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
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 (~2,134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Teresa High
How many students attend Santa Teresa High?
Santa Teresa High has 2,134 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Teresa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Teresa High is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Teresa High?
14.3% of students at Santa Teresa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Teresa High?
The largest demographic group at Santa Teresa High is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Teresa High?
Santa Teresa High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Santa Teresa High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Teresa 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.
Is Santa Teresa High a good school?
Santa Teresa High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Santa Teresa 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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