Homestead High School in Cupertino, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Homestead High School is an urban public school in Cupertino, California that is part of Fremont Union High School District. It serves 2,262 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.4:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,262 Students

101 Teachers

21370 Homestead Rd

Cupertino, CA 95014 View local requests

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Homestead High School Demographics

17%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

64%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Homestead High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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