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1835 Cunningham Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122-1712
Summary
William C. Overfelt High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 32nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 11.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,045/1,596 (35th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,125/1,596 (30th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,363 |
| Low-Income Students | 978 (71.8%) |
| English Learners | 486 (35.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.1 points from last year and rose 8.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math +2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
40.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,045 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 45.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 34% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 7%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
11.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,125 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 12.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 William C. Overfelt High compare within the district?
William C. Overfelt High is No. 12 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 18 9–12 schools in East Side Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William C. Overfelt High rank in California?
William C. Overfelt High ranks No. 1,045 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,125 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 William C. Overfelt High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 12 in reading and No. 15 in math among 17 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.8% meet the reading standard and 10.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William C. Overfelt High compare with other schools in San Jose?
William C. Overfelt High is No. 25 in reading and No. 27 in math proficiency among the 32 9–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does William C. Overfelt High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
William C. Overfelt High is No. 43 in reading and No. 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| William C. Overfelt HighThis school | 11.5% | 40.6% |
| ACE Charter High | 13.8% | 36.3% |
| Alpha Cindy Avitia High | 8.7% | 39.1% |
