[2] The district determines attendance at schools based on where an individual lives as its first priority.

American High School serves the northern part of Fremont.

Irvington High School serves the southern portion of Fremont, away from the Mission San Jose.

John F. Kennedy High School serves the area between Irvington and Washington.

The board of education consists of five individuals elected at large by the voters of the district.

The superintendent of the Fremont Unified School District is appointed by the board of education.

Usually the public leaders around the attendance areas have a lot of input before a candidate is selected by the board.

The candidate generally goes through an extensive interview process before being considered for the position.

[5] In November 2016, officials began investigating a possible inappropriate relationship involving a teacher and a student.