William C. Overfelt High School is a public high school in the East San Jose area of San Jose, California. The principal is Vito Chiala. Overfelt opened in 1962, making it the third-oldest school in the East Side Union High School District. Since 2005, most of the classrooms have been replaced or modernized.
Serving 1,363 students in grades 9-12, William C. Overfelt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William C. Overfelt High School's student population of 1,363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
William C. Overfelt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William C. Overfelt High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7374 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Royals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William C. Overfelt High School's ranking?
William C. Overfelt High School is ranked #7374 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are William C. Overfelt High School often compared to?
William C. Overfelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Pleasant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William C. Overfelt High School?
The graduation rate of William C. Overfelt High School is 77%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend William C. Overfelt High School?
1,363 students attend William C. Overfelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of William C. Overfelt High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William C. Overfelt High School?
William C. Overfelt High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William C. Overfelt High School offer ?
William C. Overfelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William C. Overfelt High School part of?
William C. Overfelt High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is William C. Overfelt High School located?
William C. Overfelt High School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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