CaliforniaSchoolsAmerican High

American High

PublicRegularGrades 912
Fremont, California · Fremont Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,618
Student:Teacher25.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch25%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
2,618
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
25%-40.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

American High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Fremont, California. The school enrolls 2,618 students. It is part of the Fremont Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Very large student body
2,618 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictFremont Unified
County6001
CityFremont
ZIP94536
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061440001654

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,618
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino9.1%
Black / African American72.7%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races3.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
9.1%
Black
72.7%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %25%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)