Fremont Unified

Fremont, California — 43 schools

33,107
Total Enrollment
43
Schools
$17,940
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fremont Unified operates 43 public schools serving 33,107 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 29 elementary, 7 high, 5 middle, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 33,073 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Alameda County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,940 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 40.9% local, 52.4% state, and 6.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $82,974 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #1028 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 7 of 43 schools offering Advanced Placement (91 AP courses district-wide), a 486.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.5% Asian, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% White across the district's schools.

Fremont Unified school enrollment varies 67× across entities

Fremont Unified school enrollment ranges from 39 students (lowest) to 2,618 students (highest), a spread of 2,579 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Fremont Unified student-counselor ratio is 486:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Fremont Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 21.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Fremont Unified is typically wider than the Fremont Unified-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.7%
Federal
52.4%
State
40.9%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
1028 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Alameda County county, where this district is located.

$2,142
Studio/mo
$2,385
1 BR/mo
$2,912
2 BR/mo
$3,724
3 BR/mo
$4,413
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,974
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 43 schools in Fremont Unified.

White 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 2.1%
Asian 64.5%
Multiracial 5.9%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

7 / 43
Schools with AP
91 AP courses total
486.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fremont Unified

School Enrollment
American High
2,618
Irvington High
2,157
Thornton Junior High
1,972
Washington High
1,957
Mission San Jose High
1,794
John M. Horner Middle
1,574
Centerville Junior High
1,495
William Hopkins Junior High
1,424
John F. Kennedy High
1,273
G. M. Walters Middle
1,149
Lila Bringhurst Elementary
1,083
Parkmont Elementary
734
Forest Park Elementary
725
J. Haley Durham Elementary
719
Warwick Elementary
700
Ardenwood Elementary
637
Brier Elementary
585
Warm Springs Elementary
574
Patterson Elementary
558
John Blacow Elementary
557
Tom Maloney Elementary
551
Glenmoor Elementary
536
James Leitch Elementary
523
Oliveira Elementary
496
John G. Mattos Elementary
486
John Gomes Elementary
462
Niles Elementary
461
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary
457
Steven Millard Elementary
455
O. N. Hirsch Elementary
441
Mission San Jose Elementary
436
Brookvale Elementary
428
Joseph Azevada Elementary
394
Circle of Independent Learning
Charter
394
Vallejo Mill Elementary
388
Mission Valley Elementary
375
Harvey Green Elementary
368
Fred E. Weibel Elementary
362
Cabrillo Elementary
275
E. M. Grimmer Elementary
244
Robertson High (Continuation)
169
Young Adult Program
48
Vista Alternative
39

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fremont Unified?

Fremont Unified has 43 schools, including 7 high, 5 middle, 29 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 33,107 students.

How much does Fremont Unified spend per student?

Fremont Unified spends $17,940 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #1028 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Fremont Unified?

The average teacher salary in Fremont Unified is $82,974 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fremont Unified?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Alameda County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Fremont Unified?

Fremont Unified students are 64.5% Asian, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% White, 2.1% African American, averaged across 43 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fremont Unified?

Fremont Unified has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #1028 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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