Piedmont Hills High

Summary:

Piedmont Hills High is a public high school located in San Jose, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,925 students. The school is part of the East Side Union High School District, which is ranked 671 out of 1,560 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Piedmont Hills High consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, ranking 117th out of 2,335 high schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like James Lick High (ranked 1,561st) and Foothill High (ranked 2,064th). The school has a unique racial composition, with a majority Asian student population (63.48%) and a relatively small percentage of White (4.52%) and African American (1.4%) students, in contrast to nearby schools with higher Hispanic and lower Asian student populations. Piedmont Hills High's English Language Learner (ELL) students also consistently perform at a high level, ranking 12th out of 1,315 California high schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

Piedmont Hills High has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.9% to 96.1% over the past five years, in contrast to nearby schools like James Lick High and Foothill High, which have significantly lower graduation rates (74.5% and 28.4%, respectively) and higher dropout rates. The school's consistent high performance, exceptional ELL support, and strong graduation rates make it a model for other high schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1377 Piedmont Rd.
       San Jose, CA  95132-2497


(408) 347-3800

District: East Side Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 2,348 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,990 Help


Feeder schools for Piedmont Hills High:

Elementary:    Majestic Way Elementary
    Noble Elementary
    Ruskin Elementary
Middle:    Piedmont Middle
    Sierramont Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  1,925

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
63.5%
Hispanic:
24.9%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details Piedmont Hills High ranks better than 95% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 16 ranked high schools in the East Side Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.39. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Piedmont Hills High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (63.5%), Hispanic (24.9%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piedmont Hills High is 22.8. 12 high schools in the East Side Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piedmont Hills High is $7,990. 12 high schools in the East Side Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Piedmont Hills High:

SchoolDigger ranks Piedmont Hills High 118th of 2348 California public high schools. (See Piedmont Hills High in the ranking list.)

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East Side Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks East Side Union High 674th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Piedmont Hills High

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Rank History for all students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.27 139th 1653 91.6%
2005 75.25 161st 1901 91.5%
2006 71.01 268th 1968 86.4%
2007 74.06 201st 2063 90.3%
2008 73.84 206th 2117 90.3%
2009 77.78 147th 2238 93.4%
2010 70.57 276th 2281 87.9%
2011 67.69 338th 2367 85.7%
2012 63.31 455th 2354 80.7%
2013 62.08 483rd 2426 80.1%
2015 92.13 146th 1994 92.7%
2016 91.04 171st 2039 91.6%
2017 94.56 95th 2021 95.3%
2018 93.88 116th 2017 94.2%
2019 94.26 110th 2133 94.8%
2021 91.08 117th 1290 90.9%
2022 95.45 104th 2123 95.1%
2023 93.39 118th 2348 95.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.31 107th 366 70.8%
2019 59.57 174th 422 58.8%
2022 56.43 225th 515 56.3%
2023 72.39 161st 786 79.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.94 121st 938 87.1%
2019 75.86 92nd 941 90.2%
2021 99.99 2nd 467 99.6%
2022 90.64 30th 1044 97.1%
2023 93.73 12th 1323 99.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.29 687th 1547 55.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.72 151st 1862 91.9%
2019 86.81 180th 1937 90.7%
2021 93.12 55th 1126 95.1%
2022 87.67 178th 1943 90.8%
2023 92.77 116th 2247 94.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.30 92nd 1760 94.8%
2019 93.40 103rd 1833 94.4%
2021 89.89 101st 1054 90.4%
2022 95.19 86th 1858 95.4%
2023 94.46 85th 2118 96.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.34 476th 1052 54.8%
2019 46.08 464th 1117 58.5%
2021 75.62 79th 555 85.8%
2022 58.49 297th 1161 74.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.03 134th 1834 92.7%
2019 92.60 122nd 1880 93.5%
2021 90.45 111th 1122 90.1%
2022 94.34 113th 1916 94.1%
2023 90.61 158th 2207 92.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.63 128th 581 78.0%
2019 80.99 88th 582 84.9%
2022 82.40 85th 581 85.4%
2023 76.53 156th 731 78.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.78 443rd 1742 74.6%
2019 55.00 753rd 1814 58.5%
2022 61.20 592nd 1861 68.2%
2023 67.23 464th 2142 78.3%
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Rank History for White students at Piedmont Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.58 479th 1173 59.2%
2019 72.80 295th 1222 75.9%
2022 63.84 404th 1204 66.4%
2023 55.43 514th 1434 64.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Open Quote Great school! Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, February 14, 2016

Open Quote I love this school! Amazing clubs and amazing people. You can find inspiration in every corner (or at least I did). We are a very spirited school too so bring your best out during FANTASTICS because the competitors' fire burns. On anther note lol the teachers are amazing and there's after school help as well. Most teachers are friendly and funny and can treat you as a buddy. Some are mean but they can teach which is good. I enjoyed my high school experience lots! Thanks Piedmont Hills :D Close Quote



Enrollment information for Piedmont Hills High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 833 132 410 258 60 n/a n/a 0 1693
1989 770 133 476 269 61 n/a n/a 0 1709
1990 695 136 534 271 74 n/a n/a 0 1710
1991 663 139 575 337 60 n/a n/a 0 1774
1992 639 141 637 375 45 n/a n/a 0 1837
1993 594 142 639 386 39 n/a n/a 0 1800
1994 562 159 693 408 31 n/a n/a 0 1853
1995 520 165 741 438 30 n/a n/a 0 1894
1996 520 165 741 438 30 n/a n/a 0 1894
1997 506 162 796 425 14 n/a n/a 0 1903
1998 610 141 743 410 16 n/a n/a 0 1920
1999 461 130 921 402 13 n/a n/a 0 1927
2000 445 130 966 401 13 n/a n/a 0 1955
2001 447 103 995 384 19 n/a n/a 0 1948
2002 392 92 1103 370 10 n/a n/a 0 1967
2003 392 92 1103 370 10 n/a n/a 0 1967
2004 359 100 1187 384 7 n/a n/a 0 2037
2005 347 108 1219 406 8 n/a n/a 2 2090
2006 329 97 1278 462 10 n/a n/a 7 2183
2007 308 106 1303 459 7 n/a n/a 14 2197
2008 306 113 1296 469 5 n/a n/a 0 2189
2009 287 112 1308 437 8 18 25 0 2195
2010 283 111 1311 450 5 18 47 0 2225
2011 269 103 1301 440 10 19 47 0 2189
2012 236 96 1345 442 14 16 59 0 2208
2013 204 83 1376 466 14 17 49 0 2209
2014 166 71 1349 509 7 8 96 0 2206
2015 125 72 1396 512 3 6 101 0 2215
2016 122 62 1355 519 3 8 109 0 2178
2017 117 59 1363 494 2 9 93 0 2137
2018 110 59 1401 484 1 10 79 0 2144
2019 95 42 1331 478 4 10 98 0 2058
2020 97 37 1313 485 2 12 105 0 2051
2021 101 33 1267 482 3 7 112 0 2005
2022 84 30 1231 492 2 9 103 2 1953
2023 87 27 1222 480 2 10 97 0 1925

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Piedmont Hills High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1693 71.3 23.7 n/a
1989 1709 69.1 24.7 n/a
1990 1710 73.3 23.3 n/a
1991 1774 74.7 23.7 n/a
1992 1837 75.9 24.2 13.2
1993 1800 74.3 24.2 16.3
1994 1853 76.0 24.4 13
1995 1894 78.9 24.0 4.5
1996 1894 78.9 24.0 4.5
1997 1903 78.0 24.4 9.1
1998 1920 80.5 23.9 5.3
1999 1927 84.2 22.9 11
2000 1955 85.0 23.0 12.9
2001 1948 82.6 23.6 10.6
2002 1967 87.4 22.5 14.5
2003 1967 87.4 22.5 14.5
2004 2037 85.1 23.9 14
2005 2090 83.9 24.9 15
2006 2183 91.6 23.8 14.4
2007 2197 100.4 21.9 17.2
2008 2189 105.0 20.8 18
2009 2195 96.0 20.7 14.9
2010 2225 90.2 24.6 21.4
2011 2189 n/a n/a 18.5
2012 2208 85.3 25.8 n/a
2013 2209 87.4 25.2 24
2014 2206 86.0 25.6 27.2
2015 2215 90.0 24.6 27.9
2016 2178 88.0 24.7 27.9
2017 2137 90.5 23.6 27.6
2018 2144 88.0 24.3 29.2
2019 2058 85.8 23.9 25.7
2020 2051 n/a n/a 24.3
2021 2005 83.2 24.0 24.4
2022 1953 84.7 23.0 24.1
2023 1925 84.1 22.8 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Piedmont Hills High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1693 71.3 23.7 n/a
1989 1709 69.1 24.7 n/a
1990 1710 73.3 23.3 n/a
1991 1774 74.7 23.7 n/a
1992 1837 75.9 24.2 13.2
1993 1800 74.3 24.2 16.3
1994 1853 76.0 24.4 13
1995 1894 78.9 24.0 4.5
1996 1894 78.9 24.0 4.5
1997 1903 78.0 24.4 9.1
1998 1920 80.5 23.9 5.3
1999 1927 84.2 22.9 11
2000 1955 85.0 23.0 12.9
2001 1948 82.6 23.6 10.6
2002 1967 87.4 22.5 14.5
2003 1967 87.4 22.5 14.5
2004 2037 85.1 23.9 14
2005 2090 83.9 24.9 15
2006 2183 91.6 23.8 14.4
2007 2197 100.4 21.9 17.2
2008 2189 105.0 20.8 18
2009 2195 96.0 20.7 14.9
2010 2225 90.2 24.6 21.4
2011 2189 n/a n/a 18.5
2012 2208 85.3 25.8 n/a
2013 2209 87.4 25.2 24
2014 2206 86.0 25.6 27.2
2015 2215 90.0 24.6 27.9
2016 2178 88.0 24.7 27.9
2017 2137 90.5 23.6 27.6
2018 2144 88.0 24.3 29.2
2019 2058 85.8 23.9 25.7
2020 2051 n/a n/a 24.3
2021 2005 83.2 24.0 24.4
2022 1953 84.7 23.0 24.1
2023 1925 84.1 22.8 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Piedmont Hills High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,990

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piedmont Hills High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 118th of 2348 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Piedmont Hills High)80.979.4
 1.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Side Union High)62.361.9
 0.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Piedmont Hills High)63.455.2
 8.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (East Side Union High)41.834.6
 7.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Piedmont Hills High)45.251.4
 6.2%
   12th Grade Science (East Side Union High)32.236.2
 4%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20581925
 6.5%
African American4227
 35.7%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian13311222
 8.2%
Hispanic478480
 0.4%
Pacific Islander1010
White9587
 8.4%
Two or More Races9897
 1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.7%21.6%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont Hills High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,925 students attended Piedmont Hills High.

Students at Piedmont Hills High are 63% Asian, 25% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% White, 1% African American.

Yes. Piedmont Hills High ranks in the top 5.0% of California high schools.

Piedmont Hills High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Majestic Way Elementary
Elementary : Noble Elementary
Elementary : Ruskin Elementary
Middle : Piedmont Middle
Middle : Sierramont Middle


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