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Kathleen Macdonald High
High School · Santa Clara Unified
3588 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95134
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher
18.1:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher
18.1:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Kathleen Macdonald High
High School in San Jose · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Kathleen Macdonald High
Kathleen Macdonald High is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Santa Clara Unified. Kathleen Macdonald High serves approximately 434 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 434 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Address
- 3588 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95134
- Phone
- (669) 369-4400
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
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How Kathleen Macdonald High Compares
See how Kathleen Macdonald High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3588 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95134
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Kathleen Macdonald High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Don Callejon (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Santa Clara). Another option is Curtner Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Milpitas). Additionally, George Mayne Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Alviso). For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dolores Huerta Middle San Jose | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Abram Agnew Elementary San Jose | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Don Callejon Santa Clara | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| LIFE CONNECTIONS CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER Milpitas | 1.2 mi | — |
| Montague Elementary Santa Clara | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| North Valley Baptist School Santa Clara | 1.6 mi | — |
| RISE ACADEMY San Jose | 1.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Anthony Spangler Elementary Milpitas | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Kathryn Hughes Elementary Santa Clara | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI Milpitas | 1.9 mi | — |
| Stratford Milpitas Corning Milpitas | 1.9 mi | — |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Milpitas | 1.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary Milpitas | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| George Mayne Elementary Alviso | 2.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Orchard Elementary San Jose | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Curtner Elementary Milpitas | 2.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Stratford Preparatory Milpitas Milpitas | 2.2 mi | — |
| Stratford Milpitas Great Mall Milpitas | 2.2 mi | — |
| Granada Islamic Santa Clara | 2.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95134 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$196,847
Median Home Value
$371,200
Median Rent
$3,272/mo
Population
30,255
College Educated
77.3%
Homeownership
13.4%
Avg Commute
23.3 min
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Median Age
31.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kathleen Macdonald High
What grades does Kathleen Macdonald High serve?
Kathleen Macdonald High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kathleen Macdonald High?
Kathleen Macdonald High has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathleen Macdonald High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathleen Macdonald High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Kathleen Macdonald High a charter school?
No, Kathleen Macdonald High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kathleen Macdonald High a Title I school?
No, Kathleen Macdonald High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kathleen Macdonald High?
38.5% of students at Kathleen Macdonald High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 38.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (669) 369-4400
Resources & Links
District
Santa Clara Unified- District Enrollment
- 14,236
- Schools in District
- 30
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,283
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