Why NOTRE DAME?

You are on the cusp of an unforgettable journey! Notre Dame High School is a community that cultivates young women during their most exhilarating, formative high school years. Our mission is clear; our passion is fervent: We strive to ensure that every young woman who enters our historic Second Street gates becomes a lifelong learner, spiritual seeker, justice advocate and community leader. We boldly established this framework in 1851 and we have refined it ever since.

Our distinguished campus is nestled in the SoFa District of Downtown San Jose, California. Our robust and innovative coursework prepares students for competitive colleges and careers. Our infusion with the city exposes them to innovative art and culture, world class businesses, an interactive political platform and evolving technological advances.

When you visit campus, you will bear witness to an inclusive faith community guided by the unique Hallmarks that define our Notre Dame de Namur learning community. In this nurturing space, students engage in spiritual growth and learn to appreciate themselves, their peers and the complex world around them. They ask astute questions, they zealously serve their community and they unapologetically advance our world each day.

Our vision of excellence honors the legacy upon which we were founded and inspires leaders right now, in this moment, to forge an indelible legacy of their own. Thank you for exploring our community. I look forward to engaging with your family soon!

Top Ten Catholic High School IN CALIFORNIA FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE YEARS!

Ashley Rae Mathis HEAD OF SCHOOL

Robust Academic Experience

24 31 90% average class size AP/Honors courses

1:11 FACULTY to STUDENT ratio

96 Diverse Student Body

#1

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CULTURAL CLUBS

Supportive Community

362 students in 2023 took nearly 820 AP EXAMS courses offered of students taking at least one HONORS or AP CLASS

MOST DIVERSE Catholic High School in Santa Clara County (Niche)

30 second languages spoken by students

675 student body (on average)

24% of students receive tuition assistance

125 18+ religious traditions celebrated middle schools

Vibrant Student Life

have access to college, career and life counseling

100% of students

17,569 SERVICE HOURS completed by the student body have access to teachers during the school day for support participate in social emotional learning through community circles participate in our big/little sister program have a designated guidance counselor for four years

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100% participate in Spirit Week

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133 STUDENTS participated in the spring musical co-curricular programs student clubs & interest groups elected & selected leadership positions