was the first year since 2004 when over 200 seniors graduated. The number of students meeting A-G requirements hit a new high in 2011–12 with 93 students eligible, 73 of whom applied and were accepted by four-year colleges and universities. While the percentage of seniors graduating from James Lick High School has increased, the one- and four-year dropout rates for students must be acknowledged. Since the 2007–08 school year, ever-fewer students have dropped out. In 2009–10, the one-year dropout rate was 3.3% and the four-year rate was 16.4%. Credit recovery programs, scheduling supports and summer programs allow students to earn additional credits during the last two years of their enrollment at James Lick. Notable alumni Leon Donohue, NFL offensive lineman Forrest Fezler, PGA Tour golfer Chon Gallegos, NFL quarterback Melissa Haro, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model Dan Lloyd, NFL linebacker Roger Maltbie, professional golfer and sportscaster Jim Plunkett, NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, author of Farewell to Manzanar Luis Valdez, playwright and film director Mark Leon, Robotics Alliance Project, NASA Ames Research Center See also Santa Clara County high schools References East Side Union High School District Educational institutions established in 1950 High schools in San Jose, California Public high schools in California 1950 establishments in California