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Gunderson High School

620 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 921 students in grades 9-12, Gunderson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gunderson High School's student population of 921 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
921 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gunderson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunderson High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6057 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gunderson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gunderson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gunderson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gunderson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Gunderson High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
15%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gunderson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
63%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gunderson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gunderson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gunderson High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Gunderson High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gunderson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gunderson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Gunderson High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Gunderson High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gunderson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gunderson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunderson High School's ranking?
Gunderson High School is ranked #6057 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gunderson High School often compared to?
Gunderson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gunderson High School?
The graduation rate of Gunderson High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gunderson High School?
921 students attend Gunderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gunderson High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunderson High School?
Gunderson High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gunderson High School offer ?
Gunderson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gunderson High School part of?
Gunderson High School is part of San Jose Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Gunderson High School located?
Gunderson High School is located in the Gunderson and Vista Park neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

School Reviews
5   5/1/2007
Gunderson is a great school. I made a lot of friends there and the teachers are really nice. I think Gunderson High School is my favorite school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kim_o

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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