- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fremont, CA
Mission San Jose High
Federal NCES profile for Mission San Jose High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061440001678
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission San Jose High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission San Jose High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission San Jose High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Mission San Jose High held near 1,822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.2 → 74.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 061440001678 · Fremont, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,794 enr · 23.6:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Mission San Jose High held near 1,822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.2 → 74.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission San Jose High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American High
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
- This school
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- John M. Horner
John M. Horner Middle
1,574 students
What this shows Mission San Jose High reports 1,794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission San Jose High compares
Mission San Jose 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,794 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,794
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
White 3.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Mission San Jose High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Mission San Jose High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John M. Horner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission San Jose 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
- 1,574
- 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.
American High
Standard public school
2,618 students 27:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~1,794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission San Jose High
How many students attend Mission San Jose High?
Mission San Jose High has 1,794 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,878 (2022-23) → 1,822 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission San Jose High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission San Jose High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission San Jose High?
8.6% of students at Mission San Jose High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission San Jose High?
The largest demographic group at Mission San Jose High is Asian at 88.8% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission San Jose High?
Mission San Jose High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mission San Jose High rank among high schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission San Jose High ranks #4 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 Mission San Jose High, Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students), Irvington High (2,157 students), and Thornton Junior High (1,972 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.