American High School
Tel:
(510) 796-1776
American High School serves 2,273 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
American High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
American High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
American High School's student population of 2,273 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,273 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 98 teachers |
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School Comparison
American High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of American High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #364 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 70% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 14% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to American High School is Bridgepoint High (Continuation School) (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Thornton Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oliveira Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fremont Oliveira Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 858 students
0.2 miles
4180 Alder Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-1135 0.2 K-6 858 - Fremont Brookvale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 717 students
0.4 miles
3400 Nicolet Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-5940 0.4 K-6 717 - Fremont Thornton Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 1,333 student
0.5 miles
4357 Thornton Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090 0.5 7-8 1,333 - Fremont Patterson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 770 students
0.7 miles
35521 Cabrillo Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-0420 0.7 K-6 770 - Fremont Cabrillo Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 426 students
0.9 miles
36700 San Pedro Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 792-3232 0.9 K-6 426
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