Kathleen MacDonald High vs Opportunity Youth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathleen MacDonald High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
683 students
Opportunity Youth Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
283 students
| Measure | Kathleen MacDonald High San Jose, California | Opportunity Youth Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 1,343 | #1317 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6497 of 16,910 | #16601 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 683 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 35.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 5% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen MacDonald High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 10.0).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 69.6%).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 35.4).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High is the larger school with 683 students compared with 283.
- •Kathleen MacDonald High is a public school while Opportunity Youth Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kathleen MacDonald High better than Opportunity Youth Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen MacDonald High ranks higher (57.3 vs 10.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kathleen MacDonald High and Opportunity Youth Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathleen MacDonald High: 683. Opportunity Youth Academy: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathleen MacDonald High and Opportunity Youth Academy rank in California?
Kathleen MacDonald High is 277th of 1,343 and Opportunity Youth Academy is 1317th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).