William C. Overfelt High School
Public high school in San Jose, California, US
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William C. Overfelt High School is a public high school in the East San Jose area of San Jose, California. The principal is Vito Chiala.[2] Overfelt opened in 1962, making it the third-oldest school in the East Side Union High School District. Since 2005, most of the classrooms have been replaced or modernized.[3] Overfelt's yearbook, the Citadel, won National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker awards in 1994,[4] 1998,[5] and 2000.[6]
Coordinates37°19′52″N 121°49′47″W
TypePublic high school
Established1962
School district
East Side Union High School District| William C. Overfelt High School | |
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1835 Cunningham Avenue , | |
| Coordinates | 37°19′52″N 121°49′47″W |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1962 |
School district | East Side Union High School District |
Principal | Vito Chiala |
Teaching staff | 71.55 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,367 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 19.11[1] |
| Colors | White, red and blue |
| Mascot | Royal |
| Yearbook | Citadel |
| Website | William C. Overfelt High School |
Notable alumni
- Carol Speed: Actress, best known for her roles in films during the 1970s blaxploitation era.
- Lee Evans: Olympic Gold medal winner.
- Carl Monroe: NFL running back who scored a touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX.
- Jim Plunkett: NFL quarterback who won two Super Bowls.
- Nora Campos: politician, served on the San Jose City Council and in the California State Assembly.