- Enrollment
- 2,703
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
William C. Overfelt High
Federal NCES profile for William C. Overfelt High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061182001306
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William C. Overfelt High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #38 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William C. Overfelt High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William C. Overfelt High ranks #38 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: East Side Union High · California
NCES ID 061182001306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
William C. Overfelt High held near 1,367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 061182001306 · San Jose, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,363 enr · 21.3:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students)
William C. Overfelt High held near 1,367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William C. Overfelt 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
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
2,134 students
- Piedmont Hills
Piedmont Hills High
1,918 students
- This school
William C. Overfelt High
1,363 students
What this shows William C. Overfelt High reports 1,363 students on the CCD universe file.
How William C. Overfelt High compares
William C. Overfelt 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,363
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
Asian 12.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 1.2%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, William C. Overfelt High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 William C. Overfelt 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William C. Overfelt 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
- 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
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 (~1,363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about William C. Overfelt High
How many students attend William C. Overfelt High?
William C. Overfelt High has 1,363 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,349 (2022-23) → 1,367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William C. Overfelt High?
The student-teacher ratio at William C. Overfelt High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 William C. Overfelt High?
44.4% of students at William C. Overfelt High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William C. Overfelt High?
The largest demographic group at William C. Overfelt High is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William C. Overfelt High?
William C. Overfelt High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 William C. Overfelt High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, William C. Overfelt High ranks #38 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 William C. Overfelt 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.