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Newark Memorial High School vs. American High School

Should you attend Newark Memorial High School or American High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Newark Memorial High School
39375 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
American High School
36300 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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American High School ranks 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%)
Overview
Serving 1,407 students in grades 9-12, Newark Memorial High School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,587 students in grades 9-12, American High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,407 students
2,587 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newark Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at American High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newark Memorial High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at American High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
100 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newark Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at American High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Newark Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newark Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at American High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fremont Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4061 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#325 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newark Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of American High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
72%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newark Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newark Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fremont Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newark Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newark Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fremont Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fremont Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 50% in CA)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Newark Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newark Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of American High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fremont Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Newark Memorial High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of American High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
336
736
Grade 10 Students
337
643
Grade 11 Students
370
638
Grade 12 Students
364
570

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Newark Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at American High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fremont Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
% Asian
25%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newark Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at American High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fremont Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
53%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newark Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at American High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fremont Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Newark Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at American High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fremont Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newark Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at American High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fremont Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Newark Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at American High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fremont Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Newark Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at American High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fremont Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Newark Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newark Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of American High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fremont Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newark Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newark Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at American High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fremont Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newark Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newark Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at American High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fremont Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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