Fremont High School is a comprehensive, co-educational, public secondary school located in Sunnyvale, California. Fremont is currently the only open public high school located in the city of Sunnyvale and is part of the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD).
History
Fremont was originally named West Side Union High School, the first school opened in the West Side Union High School District. In 1923, it opened as the only school in the Sunnyvale-Cupertino area. On March 27, 1925, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to change the name of the school and district to Fremont Union High School. The original school building was designed by noted California school architect W. H. Weeks. On July 1, 1996, the original Indian mascot was replaced with the current Firebird mascot because the Board of Trustees agreed that the use of the Indian mascot was disrespectful.
Student Enrollment
In the 2002-2003 school year, Fremont had a total enrollment of 1,865 students. Fremont is known for its diversity; nearly every racial group found in California is represented in its student population. The racial makeup is 1% American Indian, 17% Asian American, 5% African American, 14% Filipino American, 34% Latino, 1% Pacific Islander and 28% White. This racial diversity makes Fremont unique in the FUHSD; the other schools in the district are predominantly Asian and White.
Extracurriculars
Fremont students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities ranging from marching band and athletics to various cultural and community service clubs. The poetry slam team has won numerous awards at spoken word poetry competitions. Fremont's rival Homestead High School, located in nearby Cupertino, is also part of the FUHSD.
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