Serving 1,166 students in grades 9-12, Fremont High School 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 ≤5% (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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fremont High serves the southern part of Oakland, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fremont High School's student population of 1,166 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,166 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fremont High School 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 Fremont High School is 0.39, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Hispanic
77%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
2%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
76%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fremont High School's ranking?
Fremont High School is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fremont High School often compared to?
Fremont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castlemont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Fremont High School?
The graduation rate of Fremont High School is 76%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Fremont High School?
1,166 students attend Fremont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fremont High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fremont High School?
Fremont High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fremont High School offer ?
Fremont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fremont High School part of?
Fremont High School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Fremont High School located?
Fremont High School is located in the Fremont neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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