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Find out more</a>. </p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div><div><h4>ACT college readiness rate</h4><p>The ACT college readiness rate reflects the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate about a 75 percent chance of obtaining a “C” or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college course. The benchmarks are set based on national-level data.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div><div><h4>Percentage of students enrolled in IB grades 9-12</h4><p>This reflects the percentage of students within this district who are taking International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. IB is an internationally recognized, high-standards program that emphasizes creative and critical thinking. A high school may have specific IB classes students can take, or a school-wide IB program that affects all classes. Some colleges give college credit for IB courses. <a href=https://www.greatschools.org/california/san-jose/east-side-union-high-school-district/'/gk/articles/what-is-ib-international-baccalaureate/' target='_blank'>More about IB</a> </p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2018</p></div><div><h4>Percentage of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment classes grade 9-12</h4><p>The dual enrollment participation rate reflects the percentage of students in this district who are taking college courses while in high school. Credits for these courses apply both to high school diploma requirements and college graduation requisites.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2018</p></div><div><h4>AP course participation</h4><p>Advanced Placement classes are rigorous classes with a final exam. The percentage of students taking AP exams may reflect whether the school culture is focused on college.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: Civil Rights Data Collection, 2018</p></div></div><div class="sourcing"><div><h4>Graduates pursuing college or vocational program</h4><p>This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in any institution of higher learning within 12 months of graduation.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div></div>" href="javascript:void(0)"> Sources
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May 31, 2022
This is a fantastic public high school in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose. From my perspective as a parent, I'd gladly say that the teachers and administration care about students, provide... More
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May 23, 2022
I got two kids graduated from EVHS, elder kid admitted from of UC, second kid admitted from IVY Leagues, UCLA, UIUC. UM. He easygoing 1550+ for SAT, more than 17 AP classes. He was got c first... More
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May 07, 2022
My son graduated from Independence High in 2010 then went to UC. He graduated from medical school years ago and is a physician now. A couple of his school friends are physicians or pharmacists too.... More
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