Kathleen Macdonald High School serves 209 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kathleen Macdonald High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kathleen Macdonald High School's student population of 209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kathleen Macdonald High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
45%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kathleen Macdonald High School?
209 students attend Kathleen Macdonald High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Kathleen Macdonald High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathleen Macdonald High School?
Kathleen Macdonald High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kathleen Macdonald High School offer ?
Kathleen Macdonald High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kathleen Macdonald High School part of?
Kathleen Macdonald High School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Kathleen Macdonald High School located?
Kathleen Macdonald High School is located in the Coyote Creek North neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Coyote Creek North.
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