Yerba Buena High

yerbabuena.esuhsd.org/

1,724 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Yerba Buena High School, located in the East Side Union High School District of San Jose, California, serves a diverse student body in the heart of the city’s Tully-Road/East San Jose area. Established in 1972, the school is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the home of the "Aztecs." The campus provides a comprehensive academic program, offering a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and robust extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber sports teams and various student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Yerba Buena High is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the social and emotional well-being of its students. The school frequently engages with its surrounding neighborhood through community partnerships and events, striving to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. By emphasizing a culture of perseverance and collaboration, the school aims to empower its students to become proactive, engaged members of the local and global community.

1,724

Total Students

74.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yerba Buena High
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	855
Black	27
Asian	786
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
855 (49.6 %)
Asian
786 (45.6 %)
Black
27 (1.6 %)
White
26 (1.5 %)
Two or More
25 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (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)347-4700
Website:	http://yerbabuena.esuhsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	905
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 9 437

Grade 10 443

Grade 11 378

Grade 12 466