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Vision

We provide an educational experience that enables all students to reach their highest potential.

Mission

 

 

Our mission, in partnership with families and community, is to educate students and prepare them for the future in a safe and engaging environment.

Core Values

Our Core Values Drive Our Decisions & Actions

 

  • Respect:  We experience personal and professional integrity in guiding processes that will be respectful, patient and fair.

 

  • Diversity:  We value diversity.

 

  • Equity:  We seek equity when allocating resources.

 

  • Open Communication:  Our decisions are formed by open and inclusive communication.  We actively seek and share information with parents, students, staff and community.

 

  • Commitment to Excellence:  We are committed to continuous improvement and we strive for excellence.

 

  • Professional Development:  We expect continuous professional growth and development.

 

  • Responsibility:  We recognize those who take responsibility, demonstrate creativity and take initiative.

Overview

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD), established in 1950, serves over 24,000 students in grades 9-12 at 11 comprehensive high schools, five alternative education sites, seven child development centers and six independent charter schools.  The district offers a robust career technical education program through its magnet programs, CA Academies, and an ROP JPA.  The Adult Education Program serves an additional 8,100 students.  The district has the fourth largest high school student enrollment in the state and the largest in northern California. 

Located in the city of San Jose, Santa Clara County (Silicon Valley), the district encompasses 180 square miles, which geographically parallels approximately 14 miles of the East foothills of the valley.  Within this East Side Community of San Jose there are 161,092 households with a population of 574,502 residents.  Seven feeder elementary districts send students to the district's high schools.  The community of this urban school district prides  itself on its ethnic and cultural diversity.  It is considered an ideal community because of its appealing climate, geographical location and proximity to cultural centers and numerous institutions of higher-learning. 


Eleven comprehensive high schools
  • Andrew Hill
  • Evergreen Valley
  • Independence
  • James Lick
  • Mt. Pleasant
  • Oak Grove
  • Piedmont Hills
  • Santa Teresa
  • Silver Creek
  • W.C. Overfelt
  • Yerba Buena

Seven alternative high schools/programs
  • Foothill
  • Phoenix
  • Pegasus
  • Apollo
  • Accel

East Side Union High School District employs:
  • 1,199 certificated teachers
  • 717 classified staff members
  • 194 adult education teachers

The East Side community has a population of over 434,000, rich in racial and cultural diversity. The student population is multicultural and is comprised of:
  • 45.7 % Hispanic
  • 30.89% Asian
  • 9.45% Filipino
  • 8.27% White
  • 3.45% African American
  • 0.77% Pacific Islander
  • 0.36% American Indian

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