William C. Overfelt High School

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Entrance to William C. Overfelt High School.

William C. Overfelt High School is a public high school in the East San Jose area of San Jose, California. The campus was built in 1962 and is the third-oldest school in the East Side Union High School District. Although formerly troubled by notorious gang activity and violence, it has rapidly improved in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The school established the first AP European History class.

The school's mascot is the Royals and the school colors are white and blue. As of 2005, its population is more than 70% Latino. [1]

1 History
2 Notable alumni
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] History

W.C. Overfelt High School has modernized sections of the campus and the landscaping, with the assistance of Measure A Funds. Measure G funds will provide modernization of all classroom areas.

The school has an outstanding Wrestling team (a past State Champion), Men's Soccer team, and other sports teams. The Women's Tennis team has placed first in their league. Their Women's Varsity Cross Country team also had a good season by making it to CCS by placing 11th in the league finals. They ran at Toro Park and placed 12th at CCS.