Mission San Jose High School

Mission San Jose High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
41717 Palm Ave,  Fremont, CA
Mission Valley Neighborhood
Fremont Unified School District
3.4
2.4
1,971 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Zachary Larsen
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1460
Average ACT Score
33
Math Proficiency
89%
Reading Proficiency
94%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
C
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
89%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1460
Math
750
Verbal
710
Average ACT
33
Math
33
English
33
Reading
33
Science
33
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
80.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
69.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
48.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
517:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47%
Asian or Pacific Islander
89%
Hispanic
4.1%
White
4%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#34 Best HS For Stem in California
#78 Best College Prep Public HS in California
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 735 Students
University of California - Berkeley 728 Students
University of California - San Diego 642 Students
University of California - Davis 596 Students
University of California - Irvine 556 Students
University of Southern California 492 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 405 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 399 Students
San José State University 318 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 314 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 464 Students
Business 259 Students
Biology 248 Students
Psychology 194 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 124 Students
Economics 120 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 87 Students
Computer Software Engineering 86 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 85 Students
Political Science and Government 73 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 362 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/24/2024
Despite the four years flying by so quickly, I had my share of ups and downs, but it's high school, who hasn't? I didn't really get a feel for the school until sophomore year because my freshmen year was online. It wasn't fun having to wait so long, but I'd say it was worth it. I met a lot of amazing friends there and I wish all my friends still there the best of luck. I had a couple teachers who were interesting, to put it nicely, but I ended on good terms with them, so that's all I could ask for. I only wish I met a lot of my friends sooner rather than later.
3.0 Senior
4/10/2024
Mission San Jose High School has a very competitive student body. Personally I have felt immense peer pressure to take more APs and harder classes which is a feeling shared by many of my classmates. The best part about MSJ would have to be the Homecoming and Multicultural events and the overall school spirit on display during those weeks.
3.0 Senior
1/22/2024
Decent school. Students are very nice, but the teachers vary in teaching levels. Good luck if you go here.
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2.4 21 Reviews
5.0 student
4/26/2025
I have no clue what these low ratings are but I am a student here and I have to say this school made me a better person. It is a tough since there are many smart students in my class but I get to learn from them. Now I was accepted to MIT. So thank you MSJ it is why you are ranked top 10 best school...
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1.0 parent
8/22/2024
One of the worst school, Not sure why it is rated 10
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1.0 other
8/22/2024
one of the most toxic and stressful environment
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1.0 student
5/18/2023
I would not recommend this school at all. My parents bought a house in the Mission district after hearing that the school was highly ranked and many students went to top colleges around the country. However, the school itself plays essentially no part in making this happen. I have been attending Mis...
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