American High School
Tel:
(510)796-1776
- American High School serves 2,200 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
American High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- American High School's student population of 2,200 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,200 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- American High School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1151 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 69% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 15% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fremont Oliveira Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 908 students
0.2 miles
4180 Alder Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510)797-1135 0.2 K-6 908 - Fremont Brookvale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 673 students
0.4 miles
3400 Nicolet Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510)797-5940 0.4 K-6 673 - Fremont Thornton Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 1278 students
0.5 miles
4357 Thornton Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510)793-9090 0.5 7-8 1278 - Fremont Patterson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 635 students
0.7 miles
35521 Cabrillo Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510)793-0420 0.7 K-6 635 - Fremont Cabrillo Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 448 students
0.9 miles
36700 San Pedro Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510)792-3232 0.9 K-6 448
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