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36300 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94536-3511
Summary
American High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
88.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
77.4% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 88.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 39/1,596 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 22/1,596 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,618 |
| Low-Income Students | 653 (24.9%) |
| English Learners | 193 (7.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period. Math rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math +5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
88.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
15.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 91.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
77.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.3-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 72.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does American High compare within the district?
American High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Fremont Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does American High rank in California?
American High ranks No. 39 of 1,596 in reading and No. 22 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at American High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 76.6% meet the reading standard and 54.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does American High compare with other schools in Fremont?
American High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Fremont with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FremontHow does American High compare with other schools in Alameda County?
American High is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 45 9–12 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| American HighThis school | 77.4% | 88.6% |
| Irvington High | 75.1% | 86.0% |
| John F. Kennedy High | 32.4% | 58.1% |
