Foothills High School

158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, Foothills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : ≤20%
  • : 40-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Foothills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Foothills High School's student population of 188 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Foothills High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
40-59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
21:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
40%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
33%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Foothills High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Foothills High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothills High School?
The graduation rate of Foothills High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Foothills High School?
188 students attend Foothills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Foothills High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothills High School?
Foothills High School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothills High School offer ?
Foothills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foothills High School part of?
Foothills High School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20%
  • : 40-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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