- Enrollment
- 2,703
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Silver Creek High
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek 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 061182001309
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #16 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek High ranks #16 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: East Side Union High · California
NCES ID 061182001309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-131 students YoY
Silver Creek High shrank from 2,315 students in 2022-23 to 2,184 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 94.7 → 92.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-131 students YoY 061182001309 · San Jose, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,139 enr · 22.8:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students)
Silver Creek High shrank from 2,315 students in 2022-23 to 2,184 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 94.7 → 92.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek 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
- This school
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 Silver Creek High reports 2,139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek High compares
Silver Creek High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,139 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,139
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.4%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Silver Creek High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 Silver Creek High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Similar size | Lower 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 Silver Creek 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
- 2,134
- 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.
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
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 (~2,139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek High
How many students attend Silver Creek High?
Silver Creek High has 2,139 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,315 (2022-23) → 2,184 (2023-24), down 131.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Creek High?
25.1% of students at Silver Creek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek High?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek High is Asian at 60.6% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek High?
Silver Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Silver Creek High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek High ranks #16 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 Silver Creek High, East Side Union High also operates Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students), Independence High (2,289 students), and Santa Teresa High (2,134 students). See the East Side Union High district page for the complete list.