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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Piedmont Hills High School is a highly rated, public school located in SAN JOSE, CA. It has 1,925 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 79% in reading.
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About
About Piedmont Hills High School...
- AP Offered
- High School
- School District
- East Side Union High School District
- California
- San Jose
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
79%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
59%
Average Graduation Rate
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93%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1300
522
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
30
55
responses
AP Enrollment
38%
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Living in the Area
Berryessa
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$167,107
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$3,088
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$1,187,231
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
81%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.74 responses
Poll
74%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.74 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
248 responses
F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C.S.
22%
Plays/Musicals
15%
Fantastics
14%
Sports
14%
International Fair
13%
End of the Year Rally
6%
Fundraisers
6%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,925
Free or Reduced Lunch
22%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.84 responses
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of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.84 responses
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of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.84 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
23:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$101,198
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.7%
60%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.110 responses
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of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.110 responses
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of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.110 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$14,804/ year
National
$12,239
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of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.116 responses
48%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.116 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.116 responses
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Piedmont Hills High School Reviews
Rating 3.73 out of 5 675 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Piedmont Hills High School (PHHS) offers a lot of AP classes and few honors classes (mainly English). There are many clubs, especially for volunteering and cultural clubs. Although, PHHS has many diverse clubs, there are frequent issues regarding bigoted language within the school and a lack of consequence for this language, from what I have seen. The school attempted to correct this with a school-wide lesson but didn't really explain the significance, so I haven't seen much change. Many students though still create inclusive environments and communities, including in GSA club and cultural clubs, and I currently participate in Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo) and Juggling Club, which is really fun! There are a lot of electives to choose from, and there are also a lot of college prep courses you can take like journalism and AP seminar. We have a wellness center and counselors available to support students mental health, and counselors keep in touch with those struggling.
- Sophom*ore
- 6 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall, Piedmont Hills does its job to prepare students for college. However, there is too much emphasis on equality, leaving high-achieving students to fend for themselves. I wish there was more encouragement for those kinds of people so everyone has the chance to reach their fullest potential.
- Senior
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
The bathroom rules are strange, all the bathrooms would be locked during class times except for 1, and we wouldn't know which one so we would have to go to each one to find out. The school lunches are okay. I liked the mental health center and resources they havelike the wellness center. I dislike the fact that students who defend themselves when another student attacks them will face the same consequences as the attacker, which is suspension.
- Senior
- 5 months ago
