Homestead High

Homestead High is a substantial secondary school in Cupertino, California, overseen by Fremont Union High. The school caters to 2,224 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 165% above the typical public school in California, which averages around 838 students.

Fremont Union High comprises 6 schools with combined enrollment of 9,422 students; Homestead High is among them.

In terms of who attends, Homestead High reports that 44% of students identify as Asian, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 24% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Santa Clara County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Homestead High has 98 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 22.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.2:1, putting Homestead High higher than the state norm the norm. Around 16% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is south of Santa Clara County's rate of about 37%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Homestead High sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 70.0%; this one delivers 74.9%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Santa Clara County put median household earnings sit near $164,281, roughly 57% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. In all, Santa Clara County runs 412 public schools (combined enrollment of about 230,059 students), of which Homestead High is one.

The closest other public school is Garden Gate Elementary, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Homestead High at 5th of 8; the average score across the group is 78.2%.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Homestead High has edged down 9%, going from 2,452 students in 2018 to 2,224 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 31% to 24%. Class-load math has pulled in: from 24.2:1 in 2018 to 22.6:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.