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Notre Dame High School

#2 in Best All-Girls High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Girls
  • 9-12
  • San Jose, CA
  • 218 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      B-
    Notre Dame High School is a top rated, private, all-girls, Catholic school located in San Jose, CA. It has 650 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. Tuition is $19,080 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 92% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    Address
    596 South 2nd Street
    San Jose, CA 95112
    Telephone
    (408) 294-1113
    Website
    ndsj.org

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $19,080
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    23%
    Average Financial Aid
    —

    Notre Dame High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1310
    179 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    143 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 61 responses
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    • Spirit Week
      49%
    • Homecoming/Powder Puff
      20%
    • Crab fest
      7%
    • Senior night
      7%
    • The Mixers
      7%
    • Advent Mass
      5%
    • Spirit Week
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    650
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.29 responses
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.29 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.29 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    10:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.38 responses
    Poll
    97%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.38 responses
    Poll
    97%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.38 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    —
    90%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.21 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.21 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.21 responses
    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      D-
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Median Household Income
    $61,487
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,515
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $384,900
    National
    $184,700
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    Notre Dame High School Reviews

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    At Notre Dame High School, I got to learn a lot about what it means to be a woman of impact. I learned lots of things from my classes, but more importantly I learned a lot about advocacy and what it means to speak my mind about issues. I learned that being an adult and getting an education is more than acquiring information, getting a job to support myself, and achieving a level of prestige. In growing up and becoming a member of society, from learning from my peers (and from teachers in the classroom and the school's environment/atmosphere overall), I have come to realize that life is not just about my personal life and my personal goals, and it is very important to engage with social issues and what is going on in the world.
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    This school has a great academics program that definitely prepares students for the rigor of college classes, shown by the wide range of AP classes offered without a limit. The best thing about this school is its diversity and acceptance of all and how it encourages students to get involved in social activism. Though it is a Catholic school, religion is very lowkey and barely stressed, compared to other Catholic high schools in the region, and the school is fully accepting of all religions and beliefs.
    So welcoming and passionate. Amazing, tight-knit community that is incredibly nerdy and fun. There's something for just about anyone here - with so many clubs and extracurriculars. Come here if you want to work hard, make friends, and grow your interests - that's how you'll get the most out of it!