William C. Overfelt High

williamcoverfelt.esuhsd.org/

1,363 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William C. Overfelt High School, located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of East San Jose, is a prominent member of the East Side Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is well-known for its strong school spirit and its commitment to fostering inclusive programs that encourage student engagement, leadership, and post-secondary readiness.

Academically, Overfelt offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for college and the modern workforce. The school also places a heavy emphasis on equity and student advocacy, utilizing a variety of support systems, extracurricular clubs, and athletic programs to ensure that every student has the resources needed to succeed. By integrating rigorous learning with a culturally responsive approach, William C. Overfelt High strives to empower its students to become active, informed citizens in their community.

1,363

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William C. Overfelt High
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	1,153
Black	16
Asian	167
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
1,153 (84.6%)
Asian
167 (12.3%)
Pacific Islander
18 (1.3%)
Black
16 (1.2%)
White
7 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Side Union High
Phone:	(408)347-5900
Website:	http://williamcoverfelt.esuhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	799
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 351

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 345

Grade 12 340