ALPHA: JOSE HERNANDEZ

Alpha: Jose Hernandez is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Santa Clara County Office of Education school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 346 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Alpha: Jose Hernandez 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.

Alpha: Jose Hernandez (AJH) is a public charter middle school located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of East San Jose, California. As part of the Alpha Public Schools network, the campus is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities to students in historically underserved communities. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond, while fostering a supportive community culture that values character development and student agency.

The school is known for its data-driven approach to instruction and its commitment to small-group learning, which allows teachers to provide personalized support tailored to each student's needs. By focusing on both academic mastery and social-emotional growth, Alpha: Jose Hernandez aims to bridge the achievement gap and empower its students to become leaders in their local community and the broader world.

For more information, contact Alpha: Jose Hernandez at (408) 780-1551 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.