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#819 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 9% in state

Mission San Jose High

High School · Fremont Unified · Fremont, CA

A Fremont Unified high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

41717 Palm Ave., Fremont, CA 94539

  • Math 85% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 91% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+57.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35.1 pts
Overall Proficiency88% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation54.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$15,175
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Mission San Jose High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency85%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency91%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 88% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2020*
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2021*
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2024
Math
85%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mission San Jose High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,542/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fremont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$235,399

Median home value

$1,878,400

Median rent

$3,183/mo

College educated

78.6%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
54.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Averroes High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.2 mi59Compare →
Alsion Montessori Middle/highPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.4 mi48Compare →
California School for the Deaf-fremontEnrollment path unverified5.8K–121.9 mi300Compare →
Ilm AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–91.9 mi156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fremont Unified

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#13 of 43
District spending per student
$15,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mission San Jose High is listed in Fremont Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mission San Jose High

Mission San Jose High is a public high school in Fremont, CA, part of Fremont Unified, serving approximately 1,822 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #819 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mission San Jose High

What grades does Mission San Jose High serve?

Mission San Jose High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mission San Jose High?

Mission San Jose High has an enrollment of approximately 1,822 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission San Jose High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mission San Jose High is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mission San Jose High rank in CA?

Mission San Jose High ranks #819 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mission San Jose High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mission San Jose High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mission San Jose High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission San Jose High has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mission San Jose High a charter school?

No, Mission San Jose High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mission San Jose High a Title I school?

No, Mission San Jose High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mission San Jose High?

11.3% of students at Mission San Jose High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,822
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Alameda County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 94539)
52,609
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94539; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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