American High vs Patterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American High
Fremont · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,618 students
Patterson Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
558 students
| Measure | American High Fremont, California | Patterson Elementary Fremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,343 | #839 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2066 of 16,910 | #11611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,618 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 2,618 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| city | Fremont | Fremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 69.6).
- •American High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •American High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 70%).
- •American High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 27.2%).
- •American High does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 26.6).
- •American High is the larger school with 2,618 students compared with 558.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American High better than Patterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), American High ranks higher (75.3 vs 69.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are American High and Patterson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Fremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American High: 2,618. Patterson Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American High and Patterson Elementary rank in California?
American High is 56th of 1,343 and Patterson Elementary is 839th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).