In the beginning,the idea of having a secondary public school in San Jose country was just a vision, a dream. Today it has become a reality, envisioned to become a vehicle in the improvement of the quality of life of the Montalbenos. San Jose National High School formerly General Licerio Geronimo Memorial National High School. San Jose annex was established last June 2002 through joint efforts of Mayor Pedro S. Cuerpo, Councilor Jimleth B. Dulla and Mr.Leoncio L. Gervacio, Principal of General Licerio Geronimo Memorial National High School. In its first year of operation, the School offered first year secondary level from the residents of Barangay San Jose, Brgy. Manggahan, Brgy. Rosario and even from nearby Barangay in Quezon City like Barangay Payatas. The first Ynares building composed of six rooms was donated and founded by Rizal provincial Government. In October 14, 2003 Gov. Rebecca "nini" Ynares together with Zenaida Palileo led the ceremonial ribbon cutting to inaugurate this building. In less than a year, another building was established consisting eight rooms. This was under the sponsorship of the province of Rizal thru Gov. Casimiro "ITO" Ynares; it was blessed during the time of Mrs. Elvira Q. Pahati on November 5, 2004. In June 17,2005, San Jose National High School was given autonomy and now an independent public secondary school through initiative and efforts of its persistent school Principal Mrs. Elvira Q. Pahati. From then has been one of the competitive Secondary Schools in terms of academic and sports.