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East Side Union High

Above Average2024–25 data16 schools · avg 49.5/100

East Side Union High has 16 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 49.5/100 — 5.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Evergreen Valley High at 80/100, where 50.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,685 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 28.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
70.3
9.7 – 80.0
Avg Exceeded %
15.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
16
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 70.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 28.8%, 10.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Evergreen Valley High leads the district at 80 with 50.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in East Side Union High

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling12 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
62.3%
White
3.6%
Asian
24.3%
Black
1.8%
Other
8.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
50%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

East Side Union High spends $12,685 per student in current expenditures — $2,130 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,685
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
22,488
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 24.1%
$10,222 → $12,685
Spending Efficiency
3.90
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 38%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$71,473–$144,825
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,067
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (16)

East Side Union High has 16 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.5 — 2.0 points above the state average of 47.5. 3 of 16 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Evergreen Valley High with a Scope Score of 80 and 50.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Evergreen Valley High
East Side Union High High Ceiling
Strong
80/100
2Piedmont Hills High
East Side Union High Strong All-Around
Strong
74/100
3Santa Teresa High
East Side Union High Strong All-Around
Strong
71/100
4Silver Creek High
East Side Union High Strong All-Around
Solid
66/100
5Yerba Buena High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Solid
63/100
6Independence High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Solid
59/100
7Oak Grove High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Solid
54/100
8Mt. Pleasant High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Solid
52/100
9William C. Overfelt High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Developing
47/100
10James Lick High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Developing
47/100
11Andrew P. Hill High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Developing
40/100
12Phoenix High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Developing
38/100
13Apollo High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Developing
37/100
14Calero High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Developing
31/100
15Pegasus High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Needs Support
22/100
16Foothill High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
Needs Support
10/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about East Side Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is East Side Union High a good school district?
East Side Union High has 16 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.5/100, which is 5.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 15.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in East Side Union High?
The highest-scoring school in East Side Union High is Evergreen Valley High with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 50.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does East Side Union High spend per student?
East Side Union High spends $12,685 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in East Side Union High?
Teacher salaries in East Side Union High range from $71,473–$144,825 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.