Yerba Buena High School
High school in San Jose, CA · East Side Union High · Grades 9-12
On the spring 2026 state tests, 50% of Yerba Buena High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 26% met the math standard. In reading, that is 10 points below the East Side Union High average (61%) and about the same as the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 37% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 19th of 31 public high schools in San Jose. Reading results in 2026 were 5 points lower than in 2024, and math results were about the same as in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 55% | 55% | 50% | −5 pts |
| Math | 27% | 30% | 26% | −1 pt |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Yerba Buena High School | 50% | 26% |
| 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 98 of 118 freshman applicants from Yerba Buena High School (83%), and 43 enrolled.
Homes near Yerba Buena High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 95122, where Yerba Buena 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.
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Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Luis Valdez Leadership Academy CharterSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 31% | 38% | $945K |
| 1.2 mi | Alpha Cindy Avitia High CharterSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 39% | 9% | $945K |
| 1.3 mi | William C. Overfelt HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 41% | 12% | $945K |
| 2.2 mi | Andrew P. Hill HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 54% | 18% | $1.02M |
| 2.4 mi | San Jose HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 47% | 12% | $897K |
| 2.4 mi | University Preparatory Academy Charter CharterSan Jose · Grades 7-12 | 80% | 66% | $1.82M |
School details
- Address
- 1855 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (408) 347-4700
- District
- East Side Union High
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 1,555 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Magnet
- Opened
- 1971
- Website
- yerbabuena.esuhsd.org
- State school code
- 43694274330015
Common questions
How did Yerba Buena High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 50% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 26% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Yerba Buena High School?
1,555 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Yerba Buena High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 98 of 118 UC freshman applicants from Yerba Buena High School were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 13% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Yerba Buena High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 95122, where Yerba Buena 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 Yerba Buena 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.