Ascend vs Fremont High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascend
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students
Fremont High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,166 students
| Measure | Ascend Oakland, California | Fremont High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3316 of 5,693 | #1330 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38451 of 50,301 | #16672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 493 | 1,166 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 1,166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 2.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ascend scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 9.0).
- •Ascend does better on math proficiency (34% vs 2.5%).
- •Ascend does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Ascend does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Fremont High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.4).
- •Fremont High is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 493.
- •Ascend is a charter school while Fremont High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ascend better than Fremont High?
On the Success Index (US), Ascend ranks higher (30.1 vs 9.0 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 Ascend and Fremont High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascend: 493. Fremont High: 1,166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascend and Fremont High rank in California?
Ascend is 3316th of 5,693 and Fremont High is 1330th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).