Santa Teresa High School
High school in San Jose, CA · East Side Union High · Grades 9-12
On the spring 2026 state tests, 67% of Santa Teresa High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 46% met the math standard. In reading, that is 6 points above the East Side Union High average (61%) and 18 points above the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 64% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 11th of 31 public high schools in San Jose. Reading results in 2026 were about the same as in 2024, and math results were 3 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 68% | 74% | 67% | −1 pt |
| Math | 43% | 50% | 46% | +3 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa High School | 67% | 46% |
| East Side Union High | 61% | 37% |
| 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 125 of 159 freshman applicants from Santa Teresa High School (79%), and 51 enrolled.
Homes near Santa Teresa High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 95123, where Santa Teresa High School is located, is $1.30M, down 0.9% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
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Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 mi | Oak Grove HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 54% | 27% | $1.30M |
| 1.4 mi | Summit Public School: Tahoma CharterSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 75% | 54% | $1.30M |
| 1.4 mi | Leland HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 80% | 71% | $2.15M |
| 2.0 mi | Gunderson HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 42% | 13% | $1.30M |
| 3.1 mi | Pioneer HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 64% | 42% | $1.57M |
| 3.9 mi | Andrew P. Hill HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 54% | 18% | $1.02M |
School details
- Address
- 6150 Snell Road, San Jose, CA 95123
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (408) 347-6200
- District
- East Side Union High
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 2,205 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Magnet
- Opened
- 1974
- Website
- santateresa.esuhsd.org
- State school code
- 43694274330023
Common questions
How did Santa Teresa High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 67% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 46% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Santa Teresa High School?
2,205 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Santa Teresa High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 125 of 159 UC freshman applicants from Santa Teresa High School were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 14% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Santa Teresa High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 95123, where Santa Teresa High School is located, is $1.30M, down 0.9% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Santa Teresa High School guarantee a spot?
No. Public schools assign students by attendance zone, which East Side Union High sets and can change. Confirm the zone for a specific address with the district before you buy or rent.