Silver Creek High

3434 Silver Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121

silvercreek.esuhsd.org/

2,139 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Silver Creek High School, located in the Evergreen area of San Jose, California, is a large, public four-year high school that serves the East Side Union High School District. It is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education pathways, and a wide array of elective programs designed to prepare students for both college and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Silver Creek High maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement. Students have access to a variety of competitive athletic teams, performing arts programs, and an extensive list of student-run clubs that cater to diverse interests. With its focus on community engagement and academic achievement, Silver Creek serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, consistently striving to foster an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for its student population.

2,139

Total Students

90.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Creek High
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	671
Black	22
Asian	1,294
Two or More	61
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
1,294 (60.6%)
Hispanic
671 (31.4%)
White
73 (3.4%)
Two or More
61 (2.9%)
Black
22 (1.0%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)

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)347-5600
Website:	http://silvercreek.esuhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	823
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* 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 9 531

Grade 10 531

Grade 11 541

Grade 12 536