Mission San Jose High School is a four-year co-educational public high school founded in 1964. It is located in the Mission San Jose district of Fremont, California, United States. It is one of five comprehensive high schools in the Fremont Unified School District.
Serving 1,822 students in grades 9-12, Mission San Jose High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission San Jose High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mission San Jose High School's student population of 1,822 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Rankings
Mission San Jose High School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission San Jose High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
89%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission San Jose High School's ranking?
Mission San Jose High School is ranked #12 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission San Jose High School often compared to?
Mission San Jose High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irvington High School, American High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission San Jose High School?
The graduation rate of Mission San Jose High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mission San Jose High School?
1,822 students attend Mission San Jose High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mission San Jose High School students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission San Jose High School?
Mission San Jose High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission San Jose High School offer ?
Mission San Jose High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mission San Jose High School part of?
Mission San Jose High School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mission San Jose High School located?
Mission San Jose High School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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