Enrollment
2,618
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061440001654
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at American High
American High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fremont, California, enrolling 2,618 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,618 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by Asian (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fremont Unified spends $12,515 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fremont's high schools, it stands alongside Irvington High (2,157 students): American High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27:1 vs 22.9:1).
Fremont Unified also operates Irvington High (2,157 students) and Thornton Junior High (1,972 students) alongside American High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American High compares
American High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Unified, which includes American High.
$12,515
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 52.4%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,618 students)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is American High a good school?
American High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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