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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Kathleen MacDonald High

Santa Clara Unified · Santa Clara County · 3588 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134

(669) 369-4400 · www.santaclarausd.org/page/3734

8/10
#306
Rank 306 out of 1,227
Top 25%
English Language Arts8/10 · #357 · 71st percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #353 · 71st percentile
Science9/10 · #175 · 87th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Kathleen MacDonald High sits in the North San Jose area, a part of the city that's grown significantly with the tech industry and draws a lot of families who value strong STEM pathways — and the school's science scores reflect that, landing in the 87th percentile statewide. It's part of Santa Clara Unified, a well-regarded district that tends to attract families who are plugged into school performance and looking for a solid college-prep environment. The surrounding neighborhood has that suburban-Silicon Valley feel: newer developments, proximity to major employers, and a community that takes academics seriously.

Student Demographics

189 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
83 (44%)
Asian
45 (24%)
White
26 (14%)
Filipino
21 (11%)
Multiple Races
8 (4%)
African American
5 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners41 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged67 (35%)
Students with Disabilities39 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

683
Enrollment
36.3
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.4
Administrators (FTE)
21.4
Avg Class Size*(2021-22)

Athletics

Condors · CIF Central Coast Section

24
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #713 · 68th percentile

148 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found