Serving 2,311 students in grades 9-12, Homestead High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Homestead High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homestead High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Homestead High School?
The graduation rate of Homestead High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Homestead High School?
2,311 students attend Homestead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Homestead High School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homestead High School?
Homestead High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Homestead High School offer ?
Homestead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Homestead High School part of?
Great community, a great school experience, and much like the real world. All the schools in the FUHSD are great as I graduated from a FUHSD school myself. Homestead and Fremont offer the most diversity in the district, yet they produce outstanding scores and education.
- Posted by Parent - JohnL
24/16/2018
Homestead doesn't handle students with special needs well. However, the Fremont Union High School District is better equipped and has an excellent program at Fremont HS. Excellent school overall. Just not the best for Special Needs students.
- Posted by Parent - JohnW
59/6/2010
Everything you need to excel
Campus feels very similar to college
- Posted by Student/Alumni - notha
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