- Enrollment
- 2,703
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061182001308
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 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
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Santa Teresa High held near 2,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.4 → 97.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 061182001308 · San Jose, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,134 enr · 22:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students)
Santa Teresa High held near 2,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.4 → 97.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santa Teresa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evergreen Vall
Evergreen Valley High
2,703 students
- Independence H
Independence High
2,289 students
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High
2,139 students
- This school
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 Santa Teresa High reports 2,134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Teresa High compares
Santa Teresa 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,289
- 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
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 (~2,134 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,196 (2022-23) → 2,181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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 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 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.
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.