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East Side Union High School District
Academic, Personal and Social Success for Each and Every Student.
Vision

Academic, personal and social success for each and every student.

Mission

It is the mission of the East Side Union High School District to provide a safe and effective learning environment; to provide support for all students and families; to strive for continuous improvement; and to implement clear measurements of success.

Core Values

These values drive our decisions and our actions:

* Respect, Patience and Fairness
* Commitment to Excellence
* Communication
* Responsibility
* Partnerships
* Innovation
* Diversity
* Equity

Overview Top of Page

The East Side Union High School District encompasses a 180 square mile area of San Jose, bordering on “Silicon Valley” in Santa Clara County.

It is one of California’s largest high school districts (grades 9–12), with an enrollment of over 24,500 students, at 18 high schools:

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
* Genesis
* Accel

The district also administers an Adult Education Program that serves over 26,000 adults.

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 multi–cultural and is comprised of:

* 42.4 % Hispanic
* 28.8% Asian
* 13.1% White
* 9.7% Filipino
* 4.5% African American
* 0.4% American Indian
* 1.1% Pacific Islander

The community has a tradition of involvement and interest in its schools. It is considered an ideal community because of its appealing climate, convenient geographical location and proximity to cultural centers and numerous institutions of higher-learning.

For more information, please contact Mary Guillen.
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