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6150 Snell Road, San Jose, CA 95123-4740
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 45.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 402/1,596 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 246/1,596 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,134 |
| Low-Income Students | 761 (35.7%) |
| English Learners | 153 (7.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.5 points from last year and fell 1.0 points over the full period. Math fell 3.7 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math +2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
66.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results held steady and English-only results rose.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 57%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
45.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Santa Teresa High compare within the district?
Santa Teresa High is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 18 9–12 schools in East Side Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Santa Teresa High rank in California?
Santa Teresa High ranks No. 402 of 1,596 in reading and No. 246 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Santa Teresa High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 17 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.3% meet the reading standard and 36.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Santa Teresa High compare with other schools in San Jose?
Santa Teresa High is No. 11 in both reading and math proficiency among the 32 9–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Santa Teresa High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Santa Teresa High is No. 24 in reading and No. 23 in math proficiency among the 52 9–12 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa HighThis school | 45.8% | 66.8% |
| ACE Charter High | 13.8% | 36.3% |
| Alpha Cindy Avitia High | 8.7% | 39.1% |
