Santa Teresa High

santateresa.esuhsd.org/

2,134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Santa Teresa High School, located in the Blossom Valley area of San Jose, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the East Side Union High School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus offers a wide variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and robust support services designed to prepare students for both college and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, Santa Teresa High is highly regarded for its active extracurricular culture, featuring a competitive athletics program, diverse student clubs, and vibrant performing arts opportunities. The school places a significant emphasis on student engagement and academic achievement, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests while meeting rigorous state standards. With its central location on Snell Road, the school serves as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood, maintaining a long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence in the San Jose community.

2,134

Total Students

94.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Teresa High
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	863
Black	62
Asian	650
Two or More	142
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
863 (40.5%)
Asian
650 (30.5%)
White
398 (18.7%)
Two or More
142 (6.7%)
Black
62 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.6%)
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)347-6200
Website:	http://santateresa.esuhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 9 507

Grade 10 542

Grade 11 546

Grade 12 539