- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fremont, CA
Washington High
Federal NCES profile for Washington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061440001692
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Washington High held near 1,901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 76.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 061440001692 · Fremont, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,957 enr · 24.2:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Washington High held near 1,901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 76.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington 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
- This school
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 Washington High reports 1,957 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High compares
Washington 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,957 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,957
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
White 13.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Washington High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Washington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John M. Horner Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington 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
- 1,794
- 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.
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
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 (~1,957 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington High
How many students attend Washington High?
Washington High has 1,957 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,931 (2022-23) → 1,901 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington High?
23.9% of students at Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High?
The largest demographic group at Washington High is Asian at 53.0% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High?
Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Washington High rank among high schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High ranks #7 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 Washington 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.