Silver Creek High School
High school in San Jose, CA · East Side Union High · Grades 9-12
On the spring 2026 state tests, 71% of Silver Creek High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 49% met the math standard. In reading, that is 11 points above the East Side Union High average (61%) and 22 points above the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 73% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 10th of 31 public high schools in San Jose. Reading results in 2026 were about the same as in 2024, and math results were 2 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 71% | 67% | 71% | 0 pts |
| Math | 47% | 45% | 49% | +2 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek High School | 71% | 49% |
| 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 136 of 176 freshman applicants from Silver Creek High School (77%), and 61 enrolled.
Homes near Silver Creek High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 95121, where Silver Creek High School is located, is $1.19M, up 0.5% 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mi | Andrew P. Hill HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 54% | 18% | $1.02M |
| 2.1 mi | Alpha Cindy Avitia High CharterSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 39% | 9% | $945K |
| 2.1 mi | William C. Overfelt HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 41% | 12% | $945K |
| 2.2 mi | Evergreen Valley HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 82% | 65% | $1.46M |
| 2.5 mi | Luis Valdez Leadership Academy CharterSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 31% | 38% | $945K |
| 2.5 mi | Yerba Buena HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 50% | 26% | $945K |
School details
- Address
- 3434 Silver Creek Road, San Jose, CA 95121
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (408) 347-5600
- District
- East Side Union High
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 2,057 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Magnet
- Opened
- 1969
- Website
- silvercreek.esuhsd.org
- State school code
- 43694274337903
Common questions
How did Silver Creek High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 71% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 49% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Silver Creek High School?
2,057 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Silver Creek High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 136 of 176 UC freshman applicants from Silver Creek High School were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 15% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Silver Creek High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 95121, where Silver Creek High School is located, is $1.19M, up 0.5% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Silver Creek 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.