Calero High

www.esuhsd.org

173 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Calero High School is an alternative education campus located in San Jose, California, operating under the East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD). The school is designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. By focusing on personalized instruction and smaller class sizes, Calero aims to re-engage students and help them overcome barriers to graduation, ensuring they meet the requirements to earn their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development. Through its partnership with the ESUHSD, Calero High provides students with access to a variety of resources, including credit recovery programs, career-focused pathways, and dedicated counseling services. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, the school works to empower its students, preparing them for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

173

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calero High
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	153
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
153 (88.4%)
White
9 (5.2%)
Two or More
5 (2.9%)
Asian
3 (1.7%)
Black
2 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Side Union High
Phone:	(408)347-7600
Website:	http://www.esuhsd.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 10 35

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 59