Alpha Cindy Avitia High School
High school in San Jose, CA · East Side Union High · Grades 9-12 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 39% of Alpha Cindy Avitia High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 9% met the math standard. In reading, that is 10 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 17% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 26th of 31 public high schools in San Jose. Reading results in 2026 were 4 points higher than in 2024, and math results were 4 points lower than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 36% | 19% | 39% | +4 pts |
| Math | 12% | 4% | 9% | −4 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Cindy Avitia High School | 39% | 9% |
| Santa Clara County | 60% | 54% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 19 of 23 freshman applicants from Alpha Cindy Avitia High School (83%), and 5 enrolled.
Homes near Alpha Cindy Avitia High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 95122, where Alpha Cindy Avitia High School is located, is $945K, down 1.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | William C. Overfelt HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 41% | 12% | $945K |
| 1.2 mi | Yerba Buena HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 50% | 26% | $945K |
| 1.2 mi | Luis Valdez Leadership Academy CharterSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 31% | 38% | $945K |
| 1.5 mi | Mt. Pleasant HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 50% | 17% | $1.07M |
| 1.6 mi | KIPP Navigate College Prep CharterSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | n/a | n/a | $1.07M |
| 2.1 mi | Latino College Preparatory Academy CharterSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 33% | 11% | $1.07M |
School details
- Address
- 1881 Cunningham Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (408) 791-1558
- District
- East Side Union High
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 341 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2015
- Website
- www.alphapublicschools.org
- State school code
- 43694270132274
Common questions
How did Alpha Cindy Avitia High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 39% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 9% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Alpha Cindy Avitia High School?
341 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Alpha Cindy Avitia High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 19 of 23 UC freshman applicants from Alpha Cindy Avitia High School were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 6% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Alpha Cindy Avitia High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 95122, where Alpha Cindy Avitia High School is located, is $945K, down 1.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Alpha Cindy Avitia High School guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.