School Overview
Mission San Jose High School, located in Fremont, California, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the United States. Consistently ranked among the best in California, the school is renowned for its rigorous academic environment and its exceptional student body, which frequently achieves top-tier scores on standardized tests and national academic competitions. The curriculum is heavily focused on STEM subjects, preparing a large percentage of its graduates for admission into elite universities, including the University of California system and prestigious private institutions.

Beyond its academic reputation, Mission San Jose High fosters a competitive and driven culture that challenges students to excel in various extracurricular arenas, including robotics, debate, music, and athletics. While the school maintains a demanding pace, it offers a wealth of resources and advanced placement (AP) opportunities that cater to highly motivated students. Situated in the heart of Fremont, the school reflects the demographics of the surrounding Silicon Valley community, drawing a diverse population of students who are largely supported by a deeply involved parent community dedicated to maintaining the school’s high standards of excellence.
1,878
Total Students
76.2
Full-Time Teachers
24.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission San Jose High
Demographic Student Count
White75
Hispanic77
Black10
Asian1,672
Two or More40
Pacific Islander3
  • Asian
    1,672 (89.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    77 (4.1 %)
  • White
    75 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    10 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Fremont Unified
Phone: (510)657-3600
Website: http://mission.fremont.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 191
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 132
Grades Taught
Grade 9 464
Grade 10 439
Grade 11 481
Grade 12 494

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mission San Jose High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9464
Grade 10439
Grade 11481
Grade 12494
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mission San Jose High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female88347%
Male99452.9%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)