Mt. Madonna High

Mt. Madonna High is an alternative high school located in the mid-size suburb of Gilroy, California. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 188 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.9:1 with nine full-time equivalent teachers.

The academic performance at Mt. Madonna High indicates room for improvement; it ranks in the seventh percentile among California schools with a state ranking of #8866 out of 9566, reflecting an overall MySchoolScout rating of 2.8/10 and an Academic Score of 1.0/10. Math proficiency is at 1% and ELA/Reading proficiency stands at 3%.

While these scores suggest challenges in traditional academic metrics, Mt. Madonna High continues to focus on student development and alternative educational approaches tailored to diverse learning needs. The school's setting within Gilroy provides a supportive community atmosphere for its students as they navigate their high school years.

With an enrollment of 188 students, Mt. Madonna High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Mt. Madonna High are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Madonna High is 20.9:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.