Fremont High vs Golden West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 272 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fremont High
Sunnyvale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,060 students
Golden West High
Visalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,059 students
| Measure | Fremont High Sunnyvale, California | Golden West High Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,343 | #707 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4620 of 16,910 | #12213 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,060 | 2,059 |
| Enrollment | 2,060 | 2,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 23% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fremont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 34.9).
- •Fremont High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •Fremont High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Fremont High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Fremont High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.7).
- •Fremont High is the larger school with 2,060 students compared with 2,059.
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 Fremont High better than Golden West High?
On the Success Index (US), Fremont High ranks higher (64.6 vs 34.9 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 Fremont High and Golden West High?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fremont High: 2,060. Golden West High: 2,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fremont High and Golden West High rank in California?
Fremont High is 174th of 1,343 and Golden West High is 707th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).