Notable Alumni
- Irene Dalis, Class of 1942, Founder of the San Jose Opera.
- Robert Graham (sculptor), Class of 1953-designed FDR Memorial in Washington D.C.
- Don Edwards, former FBI agent and retired Congressman of California (1963–1995).
- Mike Honda, Congressman for California's 15th congressional district.
- Norman Mineta, Class of 1949, former San Jose Mayor, Congressman and United States Secretary of Transportation.
- Cung Le, UFC fighter and film star.
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