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Yerba Buena High

East Side Union High · Santa Clara County · 1855 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122-3730

(408) 347-4700 · yerbabuena.esuhsd.org/

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6/10
#561
Rank 561 out of 1,227
Top 46%
English Language Arts5/10 · #639 · 48th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #531 · 57th percentile
Science7/10 · #516 · 60th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Yerba Buena High sits in the heart of East San Jose, a vibrant, predominantly Latino community with deep cultural roots and a strong sense of neighborhood pride. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with science and math as relative strengths, making it a decent option for families looking for a well-rounded public high school experience in an area that's genuinely improving. Families drawn to a diverse, community-connected environment — where students reflect the working-class fabric of East San Jose — will likely feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

382 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
182 (48%)
Asian
170 (45%)
Filipino
16 (4%)
White
8 (2%)
African American
8 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners120 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged298 (78%)
Students with Disabilities27 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,612
Enrollment
67.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
25.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

89.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
30.2%
AP Participation
of students
520
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

warriors · CIF Central Coast Section

23
varsity sports
10 boys
9 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #199 · 91st percentile

275 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found