FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL

Fremont High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 827 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Fremont High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fremont High School, located on Foothill Boulevard in East Oakland, is a historic public secondary school serving a diverse urban community. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the campus functions as a "linked learning" community, often organizing its students into small learning academies or pathways that integrate rigorous academic curriculum with career-focused themes. This approach is designed to help students connect their classroom studies to real-world industries, preparing them for both college and the workforce.

The school is a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood and has a long-standing tradition of fostering student activism and community engagement. Over the years, the campus has undergone significant physical and structural transformations aimed at creating a more supportive environment for its student body. Today, Fremont High continues to focus on addressing the unique needs of its diverse population, emphasizing equity, student leadership, and the development of 21st-century skills to help its graduates succeed in an evolving global economy.

For more information, contact Fremont High at (510) 434-5257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.