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Fremont Unified

California · Public School District
42
Schools
32,284
Students
$17,968
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
21.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
94.1%
Graduation Rate
+7.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fremont Unified is a public school district in California serving 32,284 students across 42 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 94.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,968 is above average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (42)
Elementary Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ardenwood ElementaryKG–06778
Brier ElementaryKG–05592
Brookvale ElementaryKG–06528
Cabrillo ElementaryKG–06383
E. M. Grimmer ElementaryKG–06278
Forest Park ElementaryKG–06883
Fred E. Weibel ElementaryKG–05461
Glenmoor ElementaryKG–06654
Harvey Green ElementaryKG–05435
J. Haley Durham ElementaryKG–05672
James Leitch ElementaryKG–02588
John Blacow ElementaryKG–06630
John G. Mattos ElementaryKG–05342
John Gomes ElementaryKG–06645
Joseph Azevada ElementaryKG–06336
Joshua Chadbourne ElementaryKG–06616
Mission San Jose ElementaryKG–06456
Mission Valley ElementaryKG–06478
Niles ElementaryKG–06546
O. N. Hirsch ElementaryKG–06419
Oliveira ElementaryKG–06646
Parkmont ElementaryKG–06890
Patterson ElementaryKG–06709
Steven Millard ElementaryKG–05495
Tom Maloney ElementaryKG–06578
Vallejo Mill ElementaryKG–06403
Warm Springs Elementary03–06655
Warwick ElementaryKG–06875
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centerville Junior High07–08946
G. M. Walters Middle06–081,071
John M. Horner Middle06–081,562
Thornton Junior High07–081,302
William Hopkins Junior High07–08909
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
American High09–122,501
Irvington High09–122,207
John F. Kennedy High09–121,347
Mission San Jose High09–121,878
Robertson High (Continuation)09–12161
Vista Alternative06–1258
Washington High09–121,931
Young Adult Program09–1239
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Circle of Independent LearningCharterKG–12401
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,968+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
41%
State
52.5%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal
6.7%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
42
Schools
32,284
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.1%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.1% graduation rate — 7.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,968 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 42 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fremont Unified?
Fremont Unified has 42 public schools, serving a total of 32,284 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fremont Unified?
The graduation rate is 94.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fremont Unified spend per student?
Fremont Unified spends $17,968 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fremont Unified?
22% of students in Fremont Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fremont Unified?
Yes — 1 of the 42 schools in Fremont Unified is a charter school.
What grade levels does Fremont Unified serve?
Fremont Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fremont Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fremont Unified is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.