American High School serves 2,544 students in grades 9-12.
American High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
American High School's student population of 2,544 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
American High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of American High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
73%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American High School's ranking?
American High School is ranked #57 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of American High School?
The graduation rate of American High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend American High School?
2,544 students attend American High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of American High School students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American High School?
American High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does American High School offer ?
American High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is American High School part of?
American High School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
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