How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gunderson High | Liberty (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, CA | San Jose, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 744 | 274 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 22.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.8% | 49.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gunderson High | Liberty (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,839 | $17,839 |
| District | San Jose Unified | San Jose Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gunderson High | Liberty (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.6% | 11.7% |
| African American | 4.6% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.9% | 74.4% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gunderson High | Liberty (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 238:1 | 264:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.0% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.