- Enrollment
- 2,703
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Yerba Buena High
Federal NCES profile for Yerba Buena High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061182001310
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yerba Buena High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #18 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Yerba Buena High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yerba Buena High ranks #18 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: East Side Union High · California
NCES ID 061182001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Yerba Buena High shrank from 1,724 students in 2022-23 to 1,621 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 061182001310 · San Jose, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,612 enr · 21.8:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students)
Yerba Buena High shrank from 1,724 students in 2022-23 to 1,621 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yerba Buena 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
Yerba Buena High
1,612 students
What this shows Yerba Buena High reports 1,612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yerba Buena High compares
Yerba Buena 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,612 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,612
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.0%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
Asian 45.8%
White 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Yerba Buena High is more 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 Yerba Buena 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Hills High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yerba Buena 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 (~1,612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yerba Buena High
How many students attend Yerba Buena High?
Yerba Buena High has 1,612 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,724 (2022-23) → 1,621 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yerba Buena High?
The student-teacher ratio at Yerba Buena High is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yerba Buena High?
41.8% of students at Yerba Buena High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yerba Buena High?
The largest demographic group at Yerba Buena High is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yerba Buena High?
Yerba Buena High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Yerba Buena High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Yerba Buena High ranks #18 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 Yerba Buena 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.