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Mission San Jose High

41717 Palm Ave., Fremont, CA 94539Fremont Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,878
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$17,968
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 25% vs nat'l
24.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 60% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,878 students in grades 09–12 in Fremont, California.
25% above average funding
District spends $17,968 per pupil, 25% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mission San Jose High is a very large high in Fremont, California, serving grades 09–12 with 1,878 students. The district invests $17,968 per student — 25% above the national average of $14,347, with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Mission San Jose High

1,878
Total Students
24.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
76
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution994 male · 883 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 191 students
Student Composition
89%
Asian89%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 061440001678

Academic Outcomes at Mission San Jose High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
98
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 94539

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,968Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,968
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,906
Student Support$3,414
Administration$2,156
Operations$2,695
Other$1,797
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,968 spent per student, an estimated $7,960 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
41%
State government
52.5%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal programs
6.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $17,968/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Parkmont ElementaryForest Park ElementaryWarwick ElementaryArdenwood Elementary
+17 more
↓
Middle
John M. Horner MiddleThornton Junior HighG. M. Walters MiddleCenterville Junior High
+1 more
↓
High School
American HighIrvington HighWashington HighJohn F. Kennedy High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyAlameda County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFremont Unified →
Phone: (510)657-3600
NCES ID: 061440001678
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fremont seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Fremont Unified
High
American High
2,501 students · 09–12
● 52 opp15% FRL
High
Irvington High
2,207 students · 09–12
● 54 opp18% FRL
High
Washington High
1,931 students · 09–12
● 52 opp27% FRL
Mid
John M. Horner Middle
1,562 students · 06–08
● 54 opp17% FRL
High
John F. Kennedy High
1,347 students · 09–12
● 54 opp40% FRL
Mid
Thornton Junior High
1,302 students · 07–08
● 52 opp17% FRL
Mid
G. M. Walters Middle
1,071 students · 06–08
● 54 opp42% FRL
Mid
Centerville Junior High
946 students · 07–08
● 52 opp31% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
41717 Palm Ave., Fremont, CA 94539
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.