Margaret J. Kemp

400 Paul Scannell Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94402

www.smcoe.org

7 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Margaret J. Kemp School, located at 400 Paul Scannell Drive in San Mateo, California, is a specialized educational facility operated under the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). The school is designed to serve students with unique academic and behavioral needs, often providing an alternative or therapeutic environment for those who require more focused support than traditional district schools may be able to offer. Its curriculum is structured to foster both academic growth and personal development within a small, highly supportive setting.

As part of the broader San Mateo County Office of Education network, the school benefits from the resources and specialized expertise of the county-wide educational system. The campus environment emphasizes safety, structure, and individualized learning plans, ensuring that students receive the necessary interventions to help them succeed. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, Margaret J. Kemp School plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in the region have access to high-quality instruction regardless of their specific life circumstances or educational challenges.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret J. Kemp
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Asian	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
2 (28.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (28.6 %)
Asian
1 (14.3 %)
American Indian
1 (14.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (14.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Mateo County Office of Education
Phone:	(650)312-5235
Website:	http://www.smcoe.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 1

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 2