East Side Students Succeeding in School and Beyond: College, Career, Community
To promote and create bold and innovative programs, services, and partnerships that measurably elevate sustainable student success.
Unlimited Capacity
We believe in the unlimited capacity of our students to achieve their goals and dreams.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration to most effectively achieve our goals and objectives.
Equitable Access & Results
We believe in the urgency of realizing equitable access and results for all our students.
Inclusiveness
We believe in the strength of inclusiveness to expand our impact.
Innovation
We believe in the dynamic potential of innovation to create novel solutions and powerful ways of working.
The East Side Education Foundation (ESEF) was created to open doors of opportunity for students within the East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD). Founded to enhance district programs, ESEF’s mission today is to help East Side students graduate from college—especially through the Spartan East Side Promise, a partnership between ESUHSD and San José State University that guarantees admission for qualified graduates.
From re-establishing the Thomas P. Ryan East Side Hall of Fame, to developing the Spartan East Side Promise in collaboration with San José State and the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, and our signature Spartan Ambassador Program, ESEF showcases the significant accomplishments of East Side graduates, promotes an added sense of pride in the East Side community, and provides unique opportunities for East Side students to continue in their education journey.
Supporting Student Success
ESEF helps students take full advantage of the Spartan East Side Promise by:
These efforts celebrate the achievements of East Side graduates, foster pride across the community, and create meaningful opportunities for students to continue their education journey.
Powered by Community
ESEF is guided by a 100% volunteer Board of Directors and supported by a small, dedicated team of professionals who assist with finances, marketing, and events. This lean model ensures that nearly every dollar raised goes directly to support East Side students, teachers, and the broader community.
Our Impact
Over the past decade, ESEF has raised over $1 million to support students from the East Side Union High School District and the greater East Side Alliance.
