East Side Union High

Headquartered at 830 North Capitol Ave. in San Jose, California, the East Side Union High School District is an active, regular public school system serving a dynamic population within a large city setting in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metropolitan region. Operating 16 campuses, the district caters primarily to secondary learners in grades 9 through 12 as well as adult education students. For the 2024–2025 academic period, the district maintains a robust enrollment of 20,001 high school students, comprising 4,520 freshmen, 4,741 sophomores, 5,111 juniors, and 5,629 seniors, providing a comprehensive urban educational framework designed to prepare young adults for higher education and career pathways.

To support this vibrant student body, the district employs a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 3,495 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes roughly 1,803 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, nearly 200 instructional aides, and over 1,490 support staff members, ensuring a balanced student-to-educator environment and well-rounded campus services. The district's student population reflects the rich cultural diversity of the region, featuring significant representation from Hispanic (9,515 students) and Asian (8,473 students) communities, alongside White, multiracial, Black, Pacific Islander, and American Indian learners. Through its extensive staffing and community-focused infrastructure, East Side Union High School District remains a pivotal educational anchor for families across San Jose.