Gunderson High

921 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gunderson High School, located in the Blossom Valley area of San Jose, California, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the San Jose Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for college and career readiness, Gunderson offers a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) programs, and elective pathways that cater to diverse student interests and ambitions.

Beyond the classroom, Gunderson High fosters a vibrant school culture through its active athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. The campus aims to cultivate a supportive environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and community involvement. As a fixture in the San Jose community, the school works to bridge the gap between traditional instruction and modern educational needs, encouraging its students to develop critical thinking skills and social responsibility as they transition toward post-secondary life.

921

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gunderson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	583
Black	44
Asian	139
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
583 (63.3 %)
Asian
139 (15.1 %)
White
102 (11.1 %)
Two or More
49 (5.3 %)
Black
44 (4.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6340
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 209

Grade 10 220

Grade 11 240

Grade 12 252