Fremont High School

575 W. Fremont Ave.

School District

Fremont Union High
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 11, 2024

My daughter joined FHS in 2023. The teachers here are excellent, caring, and dedicated to their students. I would like to give a special highlight to the band class and the marching band.In her first year, my daughter joined the band class and had a fantastic experience. She continued her journey by joining the marching band in her sophomore year. The marching band program, led by Mr. Kelly, is exceptional. It offers students a wonderful opportunity to learn, participate, and be part of a supportive community.The students put in a tremendous amount of effort and time, but this experience is invaluable for teaching them time management, commitment, and teamwork. I am delighted that my daughter joined the marching band; it has been a great decision for her development.
Submitted by other on June 17, 2024

I didn’t think I was going to college when I started at Fremont. I felt so seen by my 9th grade English teacher. He really understood my point of view and helped me learn that I can aim for more. I’m really proud to be going to college in the fall.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2024

The science department is top notch. We are so lucky to live in the Silicon Valley. The teachers are so well educated and deeply care about learning. The STEM opportunities are unparalleled in other areas of California
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2023

Wow, I can really recommend my 9th grader’s experience here! He has dyslexia and has been learning more here than ever before. Thank you Fremont
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2022

The school absolutely doesn’t care about learning differences. It encourages mediocrity, they don’t have any desire to do more for your child. If your child has learning disabilities, please don’t go to this school. Very bad experience!!
Submitted by student on August 08, 2020

The PE teachers are amazing and love their students. The guidance department is very ineffective and takes pleasure in messing with students.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2019

12/10 the teachers cared deeply about their students and were highly educated. The school embraces its diversity and it creates a highly inclusive campus
Submitted by student on May 25, 2019

Terrible school for anyone interested in academics. Good luck ever pursuing a career in CS after taking Java at this school with Mr Dobervich or Ms Tannaban.
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2019

Great Experiences with very dedicated teachers and support staff.
Submitted by student on June 15, 2018

terrible. I hate it there, I hate everything about it.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2018

My son is a senior and we have nothing but great things to say about the school, especially compared to others in the area. The school emphasizes working on improving and has brought my son from mediocre to straight A including 3 AP classes. Plus a lot of emphasis on after-school programs such as robotics. I think the school does extremely well preparing kids for college/university.
Submitted by student on March 03, 2015

This school does deserve some of the reputation it gets. Obviously every high school has drug issues- I have friends who go to top public schools like Gunn and Monta Vista, and those schools have as well. However I doubt the problem is as widespread as it is in Fremont. I'm pretty sure a guy was a little high in one of my classes- ironically during anti-drug unit in freshman year- obviously this warning is often too late. As long as you don't "hang with the wrong crowd" drug use and violence aren't as frequent as rumors say. Another issue is that students here have a "Cs are good, Bs are great!" mentality, which can make it hard to get straight As. Teachers of "regular" classes are hit and miss, with some being good and many being unhelpful; out of these unhelpful teachers, some are well-meaning but clueless, some only like students who are more clueless than they are, and some just don't like kids (AVOID THEATRE). Generally, it isn't hard to get a good grade in these classes. However, once you get to more advanced Honors and AP classes, the teachers are much better and they seem to actually understand their subject and care about their students; the classes are truly challenging.
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2015

Definitely not a school that I would recommend to someone with high standards. More than half the students in my regular classes were not motivated to succeed in school and even people in the AP and honors classes seemed like they weren't fit for those types of classes. Majority of the clubs I've joined were lackluster and had no sense of purpose, so I eventually stopped participating in all of them during my junior year. The teachers I've had were excellent, but I did hear some of my peers complain about theirs, so no guarantees that you'll get good teachers. From my experience, this would be an ideal school for a student who just wants to have some fun and doesn't really care about getting As in their classes. Overall, I would say the teachers were better than the students overall.
Submitted by student on July 14, 2014

I am a former Fremont student and I have to say that although Fremont may seem nice on the outside, it's terrible. My assistant principal was one of the rudest people I've ever met. My guidance counselor was clueless and apparently didn't understand the meaning of the word 'confidential'. All of the teachers are either dense or they're tearing out their hair in frustration. Most of the staff is solely focused on helping students whose first language isn't English, and it seems like even they can't even do that right. I couldn't get out of that school fast enough.
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2014

As a parent I am proud to say my son just graduated, class 2014! 4.0 student, a valedictorian , with three major scholarships! Like I said about four years ago, is up to the student and the help and love of the parent to encourage your child to do your best in school! In the end it pays off and can't say nothing else but thank you FHS for everything you guys did to push my son to become an even greater person!
Submitted by student on February 17, 2013

Fremont is an excellent school and by FAR has the friendliest and most down-to-earth people I have ever met. I am currently a senior and Fremont High school has, no doubt, changed me for the better. I feel like the vibes around Fremont are all friendly and has taught me (and other of my friends who've mentioned this as well) to become a better, more caring and friendly person. Fremont has great teachers, an amazing band program, and a good education. Classes are not as easy as what people think of it to be, they're actually very difficult (AP and honors). And Fremont high school has a bad reputation, but only people who attend Fremont will be the ones to rebuke the outside world and the rumors about this school. Yes, this school does have "bad" people (according to rumors) but what school doesn't? Every school has kids who do not try hard in school and cause trouble. Every school. But people need to know that Fremont's population is not the "bad" kids. I'd have to say, 99% of the kids are all extremely caring, outgoing, smart, talented, and friendly.
Submitted by student on February 10, 2013

I'm currently a senior here and can honestly say that Fremont has a poor reputation for a reason. There is a lot of dangerous activity that takes place on campus that the staff doesn't bother to address. It doesn't always feel safe at school and most people don't seem to care. The teachers are very hit or miss but there are indeed some outstanding teachers who really care and understand the needs of their students.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2012

Excellent school! My son is a straight A 9th grader and enjoys every moment. Having a diverse student body allows students who like to study to excel and get relatively high grades, which helps them get into better colleges. Ignore the average score this school gets. Statics can be deceiving. Focus instead on what's best for your child. Will they do well if most everybody else is better than them? Classes here are the same as the other FUHSD schools. My son particularly enjoys Java, math and band. Marching band is an amazing experience for the kids. The school community is strong and supporting and parent volunteers are always around.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2012

Fremont is a wonderful school!!! This is my 5th year as a parent of two students. They have both received an excellent education and had great extra curricular experiences. My eldest child is doing very well at an out of state university. My second child is thriving at Fremont and is on track to have many options when it comes time to start applying to colleges. The staff loves our kids. The whole music dept. is the best! I can't say enough about the marching band and how Mr. Kelly is an extra special man. The kids learn great time management, respect, discipline, responsibility and learn how to compete with grace. Parent involvement could be a lot better, but the parents that do volunteer are awesome! I wouldn't want my children to go anywhere else...truly.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2012

As a parent at Fremont since 2009, I have to agree with the student who posted before me in saying that Fremont is a wonderful school with caring staff, excellent extra curricular activities (my kids have been in the choir with the amazing Joe Howard who brings out the performer in every student and colorguard with the equally amazing Joe Kelly, who pushes kids to be their personal best. The administration is just as high level, with the Principal, Mr. Bryan Emmert, who is involved in every part of the school, including the sporting and extracurricular events. I have even seen him in the parking lot directing traffic and outside interacting with students and parents at many other events. And I can't leave out Mrs. Sue Larson, Mr. Emmert's Assistant, who welcomes students into her life and has a group of them gathered around her desk during lunchtime since they feel so comfortable around her. There's not much more I can say except that I am thrilled with the years that I have been an active parent at Fremont and encourage anyone who thinks that Fremont is not the best school ever to spend some time on campus or at extracurricular events to see the spirit that is Fremont.