For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 10,754 students in Fremont, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Fremont, CA are Mission San Jose High School, American High School and Irvington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fremont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Fremont, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is American High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fremont, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,822 students
Rank: #22.
American High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36300 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-1776
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-1776
Grades: 9-12
| 2,587 students
Rank: #33.
Irvington High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41800 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #44.
Washington High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
38442 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 505-7300
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 505-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #55.
Circle Of Independent Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Grades: K-12
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39999 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-4070
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-4070
Grades: 9-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #77.
Vista Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4455 Seneca Park Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-7028
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-7028
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #88.
California School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Walnut Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 794-3800
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 794-3800
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #99.
California School For The Deaf-fremont
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
39350 Gallaudet Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-3666
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-3666
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #1010.
Robertson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Seneca Park Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-9155
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-9155
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mission Valley Rocp
Vocational School
5019 Stevenson Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-1865
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-1865
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Program
Special Education School
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-2350
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-2350
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fremont, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fremont, CA include Mission San Jose High School, American High School and Irvington High School. Fremont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Fremont?
12 public high schools are located in Fremont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fremont?
Fremont public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fremont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fremont include: Washington High School vs. American High School, John F. Kennedy High School vs. Irvington High School, Irvington High School vs. American High School
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