American High School

About American High School

American high school is a unique experience that provides students with the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop skills that will help them succeed in life. Students attend high school for four years, typically starting at the age of 14 or 15 and graduating at the age of 18 or 19. During this time, students learn a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, social studies, and foreign languages. High school also provides students with the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and community service.
High school is a time of great change and growth for many students. In addition to learning the academic subjects, students develop social and emotional skills that will help them in their future lives. This includes learning how to interact with peers, building relationships, and developing leadership skills.
The American high school experience is one that prepares students for college and beyond. Students learn the skills necessary to succeed in college, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. They also gain the confidence and self-esteem needed to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on the world.

Address:	36300 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536
Phone:	(510) 796-1776
Site:	ahs-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,544 students

Overview American High School

American High School serves 2,544 students in grades 9-12.
American High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Verdict on American High School

American High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of American High School is 0.45, 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.