William C. Overfelt High School

1835 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA 95122 | (408) 347-5900
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 1,756
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1835 Cunningham Ave., San Jose, CA 95122
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 1,756
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 81.2
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.6
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 929 (52.9%)
  • Females: 827 (47.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 192 (10.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 911 (51.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,103 (62.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
William C. Overfelt High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.1%
Black362.1%
Asian25614.6%
Hispanic1,40079.7%
White271.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For William C. Overfelt High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade42023.9%
10th Grade44025.1%
11th Grade49027.9%
12th Grade40623.1%
Graduates Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
73.7%
District:
81.0%
State:
78.6%
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Ph.D.
School:
3.1%
District:
7.6%
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
18.4%
District:
27.8%
Percent With Bachelor's Degree
School:
10.2%
District:
13.9%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Emergency Credentials: 10.6%
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 78.8%
Number of Certificated Staff: 98.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 12.2
Average Age
School:
41.7
District:
49.2
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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2 reviews for William C. Overfelt High School

  • Reviewed by Student on June 14, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Great school.
    High AP score.
    The first to have AP European History Class.
    Tremendous spirit activities.
    Devoted teachers & staff.
  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 03, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • A great School with a great staff

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