Enrollment
1,957
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061440001692
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington High
Washington High is a large high school in Fremont, California, enrolling 1,957 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.9% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,957 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by Asian (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% 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 American High (2,618 students): Washington High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.2:1 vs 27:1).
Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students) and Irvington High (2,157 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington High compares
Washington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Unified, which includes Washington 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 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
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~1,957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (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 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.
Is Washington High a good school?
Washington High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 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.
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