Homestead High
21370 Homestead Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-0203
Summary
Homestead High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
70.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 125/1,596 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 42/1,596 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,224 |
| Low-Income Students | 354 (15.9%) |
| English Learners | 250 (11.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.2 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period.
•Math -0.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
80.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 87.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
70.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 49.0-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 73.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Homestead High compare within the district?
Homestead High is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Fremont Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Homestead High rank in California?
Homestead High ranks No. 125 of 1,596 in reading and No. 42 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 Homestead High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.1% meet the reading standard and 28.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Homestead High compare with other schools in Cupertino?
Homestead High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Cupertino with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CupertinoHow does Homestead High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Homestead High is No. 11 in both reading and math proficiency among the 52 9–12 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead HighThis school | 70.3% | 80.8% |
| Cupertino High | 82.0% | 85.3% |
| Monta Vista High | 87.0% | 85.5% |
