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#1609 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Archbishop Mitty High School

High School

5000 MITTY WAY, San Jose, CA 95129

Private

Enrollment

1,752

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

4.8

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,609 of 1,787

In San Jose

#37 of 44

public schools

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4.8/10

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About Archbishop Mitty High School

Archbishop Mitty High School is a private high school in San Jose, CA. Archbishop Mitty High School serves approximately 1,752 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Archbishop Mitty High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,609 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.7 pts below CA schools
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Archbishop Mitty High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Archbishop Mitty High School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
This School
vs
20:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,752
This School
vs
883
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.8
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 41.3% vs 0%
Asian 30.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 12.3% vs 0%
Black 4% vs 0%
Archbishop Mitty High School San Jose Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Archbishop Mitty High School (this school) 4.8
Lynbrook High 9.4
Boynton High 5.2
Del Mar High 7.2
Willow Glen High 7.1
Leigh High 8.2
Downtown College Preparatory 7.7
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter 4.7
Branham High 8.3
University Preparatory Academy Charter 8.8
Santa Clara County Court 6.8
Santa Clara County Community 5.7
Opportunity Youth Academy 3.8
Santa Clara County Special Education 3.1
San Jose High 7.0
Kathleen MacDonald High
Broadway High 4.7
Pioneer High 7.5
Yerba Buena High 7.2
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy 7.4
Liberty Alternative 4.2

Showing 20 of 47 schools. View all schools in San Jose

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,169.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 71%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D 1.1 / 10
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Enrollment 1,752
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 41.3%
Asian 30.8%
Hispanic 12.3%
Two or More 10.5%
Black 4.0%
Pacific Islander 1.0%
Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5000 MITTY WAY, San Jose, CA 95129

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Archbishop Mitty High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Lynbrook High (rated 9.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cupertino High (rated 9.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Cupertino), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Archbishop Mitty High San Jose 0.1 mi
QUEEN OF APOSTLES SCHOOL San Jose 0.2 mi 6.1
Queen of Apostles School San Jose 0.2 mi
Manuel De Vargas Elementary San Jose 0.4 mi 8.2
Challenger School - Strawberry Park San Jose 0.5 mi
Trust Primary School San Jose 0.7 mi
STARBRIGHT SCHOOL San Jose 0.6 mi
TRUST MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Jose 0.7 mi 4.4
SANIKU GAKUIN SANTA CLARA JAPANESE SCHOOL San Jose 0.7 mi 3.1
Murdock-Portal Elementary San Jose 0.8 mi 8.8
Easterbrook Discovery San Jose 0.9 mi 8.9
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Santa Clara 1.0 mi 8.8
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary Cupertino 0.8 mi 8.7
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary San Jose 1.0 mi 8.2
Cupertino High Cupertino 1.0 mi 9.3
Country Lane Elementary San Jose 1.2 mi 8.3
Lynbrook High San Jose 1.2 mi 9.4
RISE, dba Rossinca Academy Cupertino 1.0 mi
Warren E. Hyde Middle Cupertino 1.0 mi 9.6
Sutter Elementary Santa Clara 1.3 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95129 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$182,662

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$2,746/mo

Population

40,896

College Educated

71%

Homeownership

58.1%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Median Age

41.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Archbishop Mitty High School

What grades does Archbishop Mitty High School serve?

Archbishop Mitty High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Archbishop Mitty High School?

Archbishop Mitty High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,752 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Mitty High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Mitty High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Archbishop Mitty High School rank in CA?

Archbishop Mitty High School ranks #1,609 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Archbishop Mitty High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Archbishop Mitty High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Archbishop Mitty High School a private school?

Yes, Archbishop Mitty High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Archbishop Mitty High School a religious school?

Archbishop Mitty High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
71 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,752
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County

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