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American High

Fremont Unified · Alameda County · 36300 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94536-3511

(510) 796-1776 · american.fremont.k12.ca.us

10/10
#17
Rank 17 out of 1,227
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #13 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #20 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #34 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

American High sits at the very top of California's public school rankings, and it earns that reputation in one of the Bay Area's most academically driven communities. Fremont has a large, highly educated population — many families here work in tech and engineering across the broader Silicon Valley corridor — and that culture shows up in the classroom, where expectations are high and students are genuinely motivated. Families who prioritize rigorous academics, a diverse student body, and a school that can hold its own against the most competitive programs in the state will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

590 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
427 (72%)
Hispanic
52 (9%)
White
40 (7%)
Filipino
32 (5%)
Multiple Races
24 (4%)
African American
11 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners50 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged136 (23%)
Students with Disabilities41 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,618
Enrollment
103.8
Teachers (FTE)
25.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
26.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

18
AP Courses
offered
42.8%
AP Participation
of students
1,071
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Eagles · CIF North Coast Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
10 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #374 · 83rd percentile

193 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found