Overview

William C. Overfelt High School is a magnet school in San Jose, CA, offering AP courses and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 29 high schools in East Side Union High School District.

School Rating

William C. Overfelt High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
3/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1835 Cunningham Avenue
San Jose, CA 95122
School leader: Vito Chiala
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Nearby Schools

  • 2 /10
    Apollo High School
    0.0 miles
    Public district; 11-12
  • NA
    WC Overfelt Children's Center
    0.08 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Overfelt Adult
    0.13 miles
    Public district; Ungraded
  • NA
    Most Holy Trinity School
    0.15 miles
    Private; PK-8
  • NA
    Overfelt High School Head Start
    0.17 miles
    Private; PK
  • 6 /10
    Alpha: Cindy Avitia High
    0.18 miles
    Public charter; 9-12
  • 3 /10
    Donald J. Meyer Elementary School
    0.31 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 4 /10
    Alpha: Blanca Alvarado
    0.42 miles
    Public charter; K-8
  • 2 /10
    Alpha: Jose Hernandez Middle
    0.42 miles
    Public charter; K-8
  • 10 /10
    Evergreen Valley High School
    2.75 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    KIPP San Jose Collegiate
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    Public charter; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    Public charter; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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    13.36 miles
    Public district; TK-6
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    5.04 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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