PIEDMONT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

Piedmont Hills High is a public high school that is part of the East Side Union High school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 2,144 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 88 teachers, Piedmont Hills High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Piedmont Hills High School, located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, is a prominent public high school within the East Side Union High School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is widely recognized for its strong academic performance and its rigorous emphasis on college readiness. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing schools in the district, frequently earning accolades for its high graduation rates and the number of students who go on to attend competitive four-year universities.

Beyond its academic reputation, Piedmont Hills is well-known for a vibrant campus culture that balances competitive athletics with a robust array of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous student-led clubs, award-winning performing arts programs, and a highly active student government, all of which contribute to a strong sense of community spirit. With its strategic location in Silicon Valley, the school often benefits from close ties to the local tech community, providing students with unique opportunities to engage in STEM-related enrichment and career-focused learning.

For more information, contact Piedmont Hills High at (408) 347-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.