- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Kathleen Macdonald High
Federal NCES profile for Kathleen Macdonald High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063543014618
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathleen Macdonald High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #42 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48.8:1
- large classes for California
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathleen Macdonald High has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathleen Macdonald High ranks #42 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Santa Clara Unified · California
NCES ID 063543014618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+225 students YoY
Kathleen Macdonald High grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+107.7%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+225 students YoY 063543014618 · San Jose, CA High · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 48.8:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Clara High (1,663 students)
Kathleen Macdonald High grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+107.7%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kathleen Macdonald High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Clara Hi
Santa Clara High
1,663 students
- Adrian Wilcox
Adrian Wilcox High
1,614 students
- Juan Cabrillo
Juan Cabrillo Middle
796 students
- Marian a. Pete
Marian a. Peterson Middle
759 students
- Buchser Middle
Buchser Middle
711 students
- This school
Kathleen Macdonald High
683 students
What this shows Kathleen Macdonald High reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kathleen Macdonald High compares
Kathleen Macdonald High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48.8:1 | ▲ 127% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
48.8:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$27,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
Asian 32.0%
White 12.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Kathleen Macdonald High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Santa Clara Unified reports $27,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kathleen Macdonald High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adrian Wilcox High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marian a. Peterson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchser Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kathleen Macdonald High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in San Jose
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Evergreen Valley High
Standard public school
2,703 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Independence High
Standard public school
2,289 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Creek High
Standard public school
2,139 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Teresa High
Standard public school
2,134 students 22:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Hills High
Standard public school
1,918 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Leigh High
Standard public school
1,884 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kathleen Macdonald High
How many students attend Kathleen Macdonald High?
Kathleen Macdonald High has 683 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), up 225.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathleen Macdonald High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathleen Macdonald High is 48.8:1, which is 127% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 211% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kathleen Macdonald High?
40.2% of students at Kathleen Macdonald High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathleen Macdonald High?
The largest demographic group at Kathleen Macdonald High is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathleen Macdonald High?
Kathleen Macdonald High has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kathleen Macdonald High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathleen Macdonald High ranks #42 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Clara Unified?
Besides Kathleen Macdonald High, Santa Clara Unified also operates Santa Clara High (1,663 students), Adrian Wilcox High (1,614 students), and Juan Cabrillo Middle (796 students). See the Santa Clara Unified district page for the complete list.