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Fremont Unified School District

Mission San Jose High School

#19 in Best High Schools for STEM in California
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Fremont, CA
  • 356 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      C
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      C+
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      D-
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    Mission San Jose High School is a top rated, public school located in Fremont, CA. It has 2,014 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 25 to 1. According to state test scores, 90% of students are at least proficient in math and 93% in reading.
    fremont.k12.ca.us
    (510) 657-3600
    41717 Palm Ave.
    Fremont, CA 94539
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    Mission San Jose High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    93%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    90%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1450
    960 responses
    Average ACT
    33
    328 responses
    AP Enrollment
    50%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $127,374
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,188
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $863,800
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.35 responses
    Poll
    54%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.35 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 90 responses
    Report
    • Multicultural week
      38%
    • Homecoming
      36%
    • Prom
      16%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    C
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,014
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    6%
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.41 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.41 responses
    37%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.41 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    25:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $100,725
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.9%
    42%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.53 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.53 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.53 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,941/ year
    National
    $12,239
    84%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.56 responses
    38%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.56 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.56 responses
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    Mission San Jose High School Reviews

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    MSJ may seem like a good school on the outside but that is because the students really work their butts off to meet their parent's standards. There is a really unhealthy obsession with grades and "getting that A" type of mentality. Most teachers are not that good, and due to the low pay they receive, are pretty agitated. Freshman are now self-studying for AP exams even if they have not took a single AP class just so they can look "competitive" to the UC system. Students often sleep no more than 6 hours a night usually becuase teachers assign a lot of homework paired with many students' general laziness. Some students also develop mental issues such as depression. Would not recommend to anyone trying to have a normal high school experience. If you like to challenge yourself and don't clown around, but also know your limits, welcome aboard the Caffeine train. Next stop, Depression Dunes!
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    Old facilities & classrooms, lack of adequate sports equipment (new swimming pool though). Some awesome, caring teachers here as well as some interesting & questionable ones. With people here overall being quite academically driven, intelligent, and talented, it's easy to slip into the toxic "Mission mentality", in which students feel intense pressure to challenge themselves beyond their academic limits (e.g. taking 6 weighted classes, taking higher level classes to not look stupid,etc.); this is not everyone though. Mental health has also been openly discussed at this school. While we might not have a football team, we get pretty lit & united during homecoming :') All in all, MSJHS wasn't that bad!
    Mission exists in its own predominantly upper middle class second generation Asian immigrant bubble. Among students, peer pressure makes a heavy focus on grades and standardized testing scores insidious. Often, students take courses and participate in activities for the sake of looking good on college apps. The school offers sixteen different AP courses, but electives such as drama and woodshop are discontinued due to lack of signups. There are many inactive clubs at the school because people participate just for another item to paste into their activities list. Many students are oblivious to the world outside of their college rat race and fail to understand that their success is largely attributed to having better resources and opportunities than other people.