The California School for the Deaf is a school for Ethic deaf and hard of hearing children in Fremont, California. The school educates deaf children from all over Northern California. Its campus in Fremont is adjacent to the campus of the California School for the Blind.
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California School For The Deaf-fremont ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California School For The Deaf-fremont's student population of 279 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1860
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn. Experience. Thrive
School Rankings
California School For The Deaf-fremont ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California School For The Deaf-fremont is 0.62, 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
#8933 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-69%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California School For The Deaf-fremont's ranking?
California School For The Deaf-fremont is ranked #8933 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California School For The Deaf-fremont?
The graduation rate of California School For The Deaf-fremont is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend California School For The Deaf-fremont?
279 students attend California School For The Deaf-fremont.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of California School For The Deaf-fremont students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California School For The Deaf-fremont?
California School For The Deaf-fremont has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California School For The Deaf-fremont offer ?
California School For The Deaf-fremont offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California School For The Deaf-fremont part of?
California School For The Deaf-fremont is part of California School For The Deaf-Fremont (State Special Schl) School District.
In what neighborhood is California School For The Deaf-fremont located?
California School For The Deaf-fremont is located in the Cherry Guardino neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Cherry Guardino.
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