Kathleen MacDonald High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95134 · Santa Clara Unified
#277 of 1,343 high schools in California
#6497 of 16,910 nationally
About Kathleen MacDonald High
Kathleen MacDonald High is a public high located in San Jose, in the Santa Clara Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 683 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 277th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 683.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; Kathleen MacDonald High ranks 82nd of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kathleen MacDonald High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Kathleen MacDonald High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dolores Huerta Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students · 174 m away
Abram Agnew Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students · 300 m away
Don Callejon
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–8
568 students · 1.6 km away
Montague Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 2.5 km away
Pearl Zanker Elementary
Milpitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
563 students · 2.5 km away
Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students · 2.7 km away
Anthony Spangler Elementary
Milpitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
610 students · 3.1 km away
Mabel Mattos Elementary
Milpitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
746 students · 3.1 km away
George Mayne Elementary
Alviso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students · 3.4 km away
Orchard Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
740 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kathleen MacDonald High a good school?
Kathleen MacDonald High has a Success Index (US) of 57.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #277 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kathleen MacDonald High rank in California?
Kathleen MacDonald High ranks #277 of 1,343 high schools in California and #6497 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kathleen MacDonald High?
Kathleen MacDonald High had 683 students in 2025.
Is Kathleen MacDonald High a elementary school or a high school?
Kathleen MacDonald High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kathleen MacDonald High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kathleen MacDonald High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.