Today’s Forecast

57º | Mostly sunny | 5% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:22 a.m. | Sunset: 5:06 p.m.

Important Message

We want to hear from you. We’re working to ensure the content we deliver is relevant to you and that you come back every day, that’s why we’re inviting our readers to take our brief product survey. Once you’ve completed it, you’ll automatically be entered to win $500 cash. Take the survey.

🏫 Your guide to the great 408’s school districts

15 school districts in San Jose, CA

Children's backpacks hang on hooks in an indoor school hallway.

What does our school system look like in Santa Clara County? | Photo via San Jose Unified School District

Santa Clara County has 32 school districts and 234,000+ students across its ~350 schools. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report) for the area’s major public school districts. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about school districts in the great 408:

Niche ranked San Jose Unified as the sixth largest district out of 103 districts in Northern California.
As of 2022, the average local high school graduation rate was 92.3%.
Santa Clara Unified School District ranked among the top 20 most diverse districts in California.
The Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District ranked second-best of 440 school districts in the whole state.

Alum Rock Union School District

Number of schools: 24
Number of students: 11,002
Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Berryessa Union School District

Number of schools: 14
Number of students: 7,980
Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
No. 15 school district with the best teachers in the county

Cambrian School District

Number of schools: 6
Number of students: 3,585
Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
No. 13 most diverse school district in the county

A map of the school districts in Santa Clara County.
|
Photo via Santa Clara County Public Schools Directory

Campbell Union Elementary School District

Number of schools: 13
Number of students: 8,234
Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
No. 19 most diverse school district in SF Bay Area

Campbell Union High School District

Number of schools: 6
Number of students: 8,200
Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
No. 5 school district for athletes in the county
91% graduation rate

10 more school districts

Asked

What is the average public school student-to-teacher ratio in the US?

A. 10:1
B. 15:1
C. 17:1
D. 25:1

Get schooled

Events

Wednesday, April 12

SOIL JAMS: Sip, Shop, & Nostaligic Slow Songs | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 5 p.m. | Momstera Lounge, 428 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell | Free | Enjoy nostalgic slow jams from the 50s to current while shopping for new plants — and sipping champagne.
Spring Break Bingo Night | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | Free | Play a few rounds of bingo, and win a Spring Break prize pack.

Thursday, April 13

Candle Making Workshop with Casa Isla Market | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 5:30 p.m. | 350 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell | $80 | Choose a spring scent, receive a concrete vessel to pour your candle, and learn how sustainability plays a role in the process.
Drink & Doodle | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 6-10 p.m. | Fox Tale Fermentation Project, 30 E. Santa Clara St., Ste. 120, San Jose | Free | Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, drink unique beers + non-alcoholic concoctions while doodling with your pals.

Friday, April 14

Fox Tale Fermentation Project’s First Anniversary | Friday, Apr. 14-Sunday, April 16 | 12-10 p.m. | Fox Tale Fermentation Project, 30 E. Santa Clara St., Ste. 120, San Jose | Free | Celebrate the cafe’s milestone with new food releases + “mock tales,” a comedy showcase, and an open mic session.
Vintage Market by Pop-Up SJ | Friday, Apr. 14 | 4-9 p.m. | Garden at the Flea, 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose | Free | Thrift apparel, shoes, dresses, sports gear, collectibles, and more from a wide range of vintage sellers and creative artists.
BioSITE Open House | Friday, Apr. 14-Saturday, April 15 | Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose | $14-$15, reservation required | This award-winning program will show you how the health of local rivers are monitored, and how to keep our watershed healthy.

More to explore

Click here to have your event featured.

News Notes

Sports

The San Jose Sharks have signed goaltender Magnus Chrona to a two-year contract starting in the 2023-2024 season. The 22-year-old Stockholm, Sweden native graduated from University of Denver earning NCHC Goaltender of the Year — learn more about Chrona before he hits the ice.
Get ready for a full-fledged NorCal battle. The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings will face off in a historic first-round playoff series starting this Saturday, April 15, 5:30 p.m., at the Golden 1 Center. Catch all the action on ABC 7. (NBC Bay Area)

Plan Ahead

Camino Brewing Company is celebrating its fifth anniversary this Saturday, April 15 and invites you to enjoy new beer releases, a food truck pop-up, and music in its beer garden. The free event will be held from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

ICYMI

In case you missed it, the SAP Center is keeping its name for five more years. Sharks Sports & Entertainment and SAP SE signed an extension of their naming rights deal, which will take effect in July and last until 2028. (Silicon Valley Business Journal)

Community

Levitt San Jose is bringing its Spring Concert Series back to St. James Park, beginning May 21 and running every Sunday through June 18. Enjoy live music performances, food trucks, and beer + wine from local breweries and Coterie Winery.

Watch

In the latest San Jose Mineta International Airport commercial, students in the San Jose State marching band are featured, playing a congratulatory song to a random passenger who agrees with SJC’s slogan, “Fly Simple.” Check out the fun promotion.

Fun Fact

Did you know that San Jose Firefighting crews design and wear patches based on the neighborhoods they protect? The Alum Rock Neighborhood Station 2 crew wears “The Rock” patch — an ode to the avenue where it’s been located since the 1970s. Pretty cool, er, hot fact, huh?

Shop

There’s still time to celebrate National Pet Day with our brand partner, Hannah Chloe Co. From bandanas to bows, your furry friend will appreciate these gifts. Shop now.

Plan Ahead

📜 It’s a print party, y’all

History San José to celebrate 50th anniversary of historic Print Shop

See a live demonstration showcasing the techniques of printmaking. | Photo via History San José

In 1973, History Park’s Print Shop opened to the public. The building itself was originally a residence built in 1884 on North San Pedro Street, but it was re-imagined into a print shop common to San Jose in the late 1800s to the early 1900s.

So this year, on Saturday, April 29th — the exact date the Print Shop turns 50 years old — History San José + the San José Printers’ Guild will host their annual Bay Area Printers’ Fair & Wayzgoose, which will bring 30+ printmakers, vendors, and artists to History Park.

Enjoy interactive demonstrations of letterpress printing, handmade items for purchase, and freshly-printed keepsakes to take home.

This free event will go from noon to 3 p.m. Find more information about the vendor lineup and schedule of activities on the Printers’ Guild website.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alyson

From the editor

Okay, as promised, here is a video of me having a smashing time.

Missed the last newsletter? We became HNLtoday (HonoluluToday).

Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY