- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fremont, CA
American High
Federal NCES profile for American High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061440001654
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
American High has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American High ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
American High held near 2,587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+86 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.9 → 100.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+86 students YoY 061440001654 · Fremont, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,618 enr · 27:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Irvington High (2,157 students)
American High held near 2,587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+86 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.9 → 100.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
American High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
American High
2,618 students
- Irvington High
Irvington High
2,157 students
- Thornton Junio
Thornton Junior High
1,972 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,957 students
- Mission San Jo
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- John M. Horner
John M. Horner Middle
1,574 students
What this shows American High reports 2,618 students on the CCD universe file.
How American High compares
American High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,618 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,618
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
White 6.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, American High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John M. Horner Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,972
- Students per teacher
- 39.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Fremont
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Irvington High
Standard public school
2,157 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Washington High
Standard public school
1,957 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mission San Jose High
Standard public school
1,794 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy High
Standard public school
1,273 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Robertson High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
169 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Young Adult Program
Special-education school
48 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,618 students)
Frequently asked questions about American High
How many students attend American High?
American High has 2,618 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,501 (2022-23) → 2,587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+86).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American High?
The student-teacher ratio at American High is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American High?
13.4% of students at American High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American High?
The largest demographic group at American High is Asian at 76.5% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American High?
American High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American High rank among high schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, American High ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Fremont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides American High, Fremont Unified also operates Irvington High (2,157 students), Thornton Junior High (1,972 students), and Washington High (1,957 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.