Silver Creek High School

Public | 9-12 | 2528 students |  

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3434 Silver Creek Rd.

San Jose, CA 95121

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East Side Union High School District

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San Jose's Silver Creek High School serves grades 9-12 in the East Side Union High School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.

More than 50 school community members have shared their opinion about Silver Creek High School, giving it an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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Posted on Mar 29, 2012
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I'm a freshman here at Silver Creek right now. I really have to say that this is an AMAZING school. The campus may not be as great as EV's, but it certainly doesn't matter. The teachers here are caring, and stay after school for tutoring! Also, the Leadership/ASB class holds many fun events that gets everyone's school spirit to show. FANTASTICS and Homecoming were VERY fun, and the best out of other schools that I have been to in the district. There are also a wide variety of AP classes here, I'm taking AP Chemistry next year. And, there is really no "gang problem" here. I have never seen a single fight here before. All in all, this school is amazing, and if you don't do anything in high school. then yes. It'll be really boring. Any incoming freshmen should come here to Silver Creek. They may not like it at first, but the school will grow on to them. They will love it here, I guarantee it. Go Raiders! :D
--Submitted by a student

Posted on Mar 27, 2012
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This school os horrible. I am a sophmore an the people below saying there is no gangs and fist fights has obviously never seen the handball courts or the corner by the N building. Fights occur at least once or twice a week but nothing seems to happen. The staff doesn't seem to care and most teachers are horrible! I was unlucky to get some of these teachers. I really don't recommend this school unles the student stays away from all drama.
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Posted on Jan 17, 2012
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Very excellent , has amazing teachers and staff . Plus has the MOST AP class in the whole district. Students are very decicated and involved with school activities. No gang problems here.
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Posted on Jun 24, 2011
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Bad excuse for a school. I see an extensive amount of unprepared students and everything goes too slow. They never get things done.
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Posted on Jun 24, 2011
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What makes Silver Creek is the time and dedication that the teachers and administration to give to their students. On top of their regular teaching day, teachers/principals are there every day and night of the week - sometimes 'till 9 or 10 - every school day for student activities and tutoring. This allows for any student to succeed if they want to...including in AP classes. SCHS doesn't have a lottery for their AP classes...If a student wants to challenge themselves, all are welcomed to. But the best thing about the school is how the student leaders typically run the school activities. It isn't teacher driven; it's student driven. All of this is what gives Silver Creek that family quality that the students talk about.
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Posted on Mar 13, 2011
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This school is great. Most people think it's filled with fights and gangs prowling around looking for people to hurt, but that's far from reality. Silver Creek is very safe. Whoever wrote the review below about there being fights everyday, obviously doesn't attend the school because that's not true. I'm only a freshman but during this entire year, I haven't seen a single fight on campus. Also, everybody that I have met is nice and doesn't mean any harm. I feel like I'm on a great path going to Silver Creek.
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Posted on Apr 22, 2010
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I guess as a parent, our main concern is the safety and discipline in the entire school and the performance of the school as a whole. Now that the year is almost over, I can honestly say that I am very satisfied with everything. I feel that my daughter who is a freshman, is safe for the fact that the principal is very visible. And the teachers are very helpful. All school has its ups and downs but I believe with everyone's help, teachers, parents and the student's themselves, most of it can be eliminated. As a parent, we need to instill in our kid's mind the importance of education and make sure that we communicate with the teachers. My daughter is doing well in this school and I appreciate also the teachers help and concerns.
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Posted on Mar 6, 2010
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There are a lots of fights everyday. I don't think this is a good school.
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Posted on Feb 13, 2010
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I am currently a freshman at this school. So far, Silver Creek has been an amazing experience. Sure, there are times I'm completely sick of it, but that's just school in general. Homework is super exhausting when the teachers pile it on you. Hopefully, when I'm older I will appreciate the tremendous amount of work they give us. The teachers here are very intellectual in the subject they teach. They inspire us to do good in every class we have. The variety of electives are magnificent and the clubs are very unique. I would enjoy attending this school for the next 3 years.
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Posted on Feb 3, 2010
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More than half of the school year has gone by and I can absolutely say that I love this school. The people there are friendly and don't make the enviroment feel hostile at all. There are great classes like Japanese, Naval JROTC, and many more other interesting and AP classes. The clubs available to join are also extraordinary and very fun to participate in. Also, the advice that a lot of the teachers give are really good and can aid in study and help in the future.
--Submitted by a student


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