Fremont Union High

Sunnyvale, California — 6 schools

10,019
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$29,340
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fremont Union High operates 6 public schools serving 10,019 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,422 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Clara County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $29,340 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 84.4% local, 10.9% state, and 4.7% 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 $103,330 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 60/100, ranked #490 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (84 AP courses district-wide), a 402:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.2% Asian, 25.0% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% White across the district's schools.

Homestead High accounts for 23.6% of all Fremont Union High student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Fremont Union High-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

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

Fremont Union High school enrollment varies 371× across entities

Fremont Union High school enrollment ranges from 6 students (lowest) to 2,224 students (highest), a spread of 2,218 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 Union High student-counselor ratio is 402:1 — 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 Union High chronic absenteeism rate is 25.7% — 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 Union High is typically wider than the Fremont Union High-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.7%
Federal
10.9%
State
84.4%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
490 / 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 Santa Clara County county, where this district is located.

$2,621
Studio/mo
$2,982
1 BR/mo
$3,483
2 BR/mo
$4,602
3 BR/mo
$5,010
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$103,330
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 6 schools in Fremont Union High.

White 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 51.2%
Multiracial 6.9%
Other 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5 / 6
Schools with AP
84 AP courses total
402:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fremont Union High

School Enrollment
Homestead High
2,224
Fremont High
2,060
Cupertino High
1,800
Lynbrook High
1,702
Monta Vista High
1,630
Community Day
6

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fremont Union High?

Fremont Union High has 6 schools, including 6 high. Total enrollment is 10,019 students.

How much does Fremont Union High spend per student?

Fremont Union High spends $29,340 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #490 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Fremont Union High?

The average teacher salary in Fremont Union High is $103,330 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fremont Union High?

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

What is the demographic composition of Fremont Union High?

Fremont Union High students are 51.2% Asian, 25.0% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% White, 3.3% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fremont Union High?

Fremont Union High has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #490 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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