Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant

Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant sits in the foothills of East San Jose, a neighborhood with deep working-class roots and a strong Latino community identity. Despite its college-bound mission and dual-language focus, the school faces significant academic challenges, with test scores placing it among the lower-performing schools in California — something families should weigh carefully when considering their options. Families drawn to bilingual education and a school with clear aspirations around college access may find the vision appealing, but it's worth visiting in person and asking hard questions about how students are progressing.