Alpha: Jose Hernandez vs William C. Overfelt High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 635 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha: Jose Hernandez
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
William C. Overfelt High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,363 students
| Measure | Alpha: Jose Hernandez San Jose, California | William C. Overfelt High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4959 of 5,693 | #853 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47614 of 50,301 | #13401 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 440 | 1,363 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 1,363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 24% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William C. Overfelt High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 15.0).
- •William C. Overfelt High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •William C. Overfelt High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •William C. Overfelt High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 90.9%).
- •William C. Overfelt High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.2).
- •William C. Overfelt High is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 440.
- •Alpha: Jose Hernandez is a charter school while William C. Overfelt High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alpha: Jose Hernandez better than William C. Overfelt High?
On the Success Index (US), William C. Overfelt High ranks higher (29.8 vs 15.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alpha: Jose Hernandez and William C. Overfelt High?
About 635 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez: 440. William C. Overfelt High: 1,363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha: Jose Hernandez and William C. Overfelt High rank in California?
Alpha: Jose Hernandez is 4959th of 5,693 and William C. Overfelt High is 853rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).