William C. Overfelt High School

William C. Overfelt High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1835 Cunningham Ave,  San Jose, CA
East Side Union High School District
3.8
3.0
1,438 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vito Chiala
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
38.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
0.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
357:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
83.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.8%
Black
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San José State University 397 Students
University of California - Berkeley 192 Students
San Francisco State University 175 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 145 Students
Santa Clara University 142 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 136 Students
University of California - Davis 133 Students
Evergreen Valley College 121 Students
University of California - Irvine 119 Students
University of San Francisco 114 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 76 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Nursing 68 Students
Biology 41 Students
Sociology 38 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Criminology 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 237 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/4/2024
Overfelt is a very diverse school that has a very strong Hispanic culture. Our academics are not the best but the whole school works together to help uplift every student so that no one is left behind. There are many opportunities for students to get involved with the school but not many academic opportunities.
4.0 NicheUser
11/6/2022
Very good high school. They offer online school if you have certain difficulty in classroom settings. It's an easy process, the principal is very caring as well as the staff very helpful and willing to answer any questions from both students and parents.
5.0 Junior
5/22/2020
I loved the connection that the students had with one another and how fun the school is. It never ceases to halt the fun or the academic challenges. Sports are also an amazing aspect with a diverse group of students in each sport all with aspirations to become the best. A great mindset to build in High School and use throughout life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/24/2023
Too bad about the school, teachers don't support education enough to prepare students who want to go to university, a violent environment there are fights every week, it looks like a wrestling ring, not a school. biology teacher with a lack of moral ethics and values that is what he intends to conve...
1.0 parent
11/10/2019
My experience with this school is bad, I could honestly say it’s the worst I have ever experience.
5.0 student
3/14/2018
I love this school because of the strong bond with me Chiala and I’m a freshman going to sophomore I can change my classes if I want to get better grades in similar classes and I should say I can improve my school to be better
5.0 student
6/7/2012
I can honestly say that this school has changed my life. Like all schools, Overfelt has it's low points and high points, however, I truly believe it has the potencial to be on of the best high schools in all of San Jose, and to me, it already is. The staff are dedicated to their students and to the...

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William C. Overfelt High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Jose, CA and is served by the East Side Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,438 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. William C. Overfelt High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $993,851. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mt. Pleasant High School, Yerba Buena High School, Foothill High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William C. Overfelt High School.

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