MT. MADONNA HIGH SCHOOL

Mt. Madonna High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Gilroy Unified school district, located in Gilroy, CA with about 203 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Mt. Madonna High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mount Madonna High School, located in Gilroy, California, is an alternative education institution within the Gilroy Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to academics. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students who have fallen behind in credits or who require a more individualized pace to succeed in meeting graduation requirements.

The program at Mount Madonna focuses on credit recovery and social-emotional development, fostering a community atmosphere where staff can closely monitor student progress. In addition to core academic subjects, the school emphasizes life skills and post-secondary preparation, encouraging students to take ownership of their educational paths. By addressing both the academic and personal needs of its diverse student body, Mount Madonna High seeks to provide a reliable pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for future career or educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Mt. Madonna High at (408) 842-4313 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.