Phoenix High

80 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix High School, located on Snell Road in San Jose, is an alternative education institution within the East Side Union High School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized, non-traditional learning environment. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible curriculum, Phoenix High aims to help students who have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting to recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the academic skills necessary for their post-secondary goals.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional support and community building. Recognizing that students often face unique barriers to success, the staff at Phoenix High prioritize individualized attention, mentorship, and a supportive campus culture. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to overcome challenges, restore their academic standing, and foster the personal resilience needed to succeed both in the classroom and in their future endeavors.

Total Students

4.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix High
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	62
Black	2
Asian	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
62 (77.5 %)
White
7 (8.7 %)
Asian
6 (7.5 %)
Black
2 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (1.3 %)

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)347-6291
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 11 36

Grade 12 44