Folsom High School
Tel:
(916) 294-2400
Folsom High School serves 2,426 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Folsom High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Folsom High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Folsom High School's student population of 2,426 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,426 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 94 teachers |
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School Comparison
Folsom High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Folsom High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #707 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 21% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 57% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Folsom High School is Folsom Lake High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Folsom Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Folsom Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 497 students
0.3 miles
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9170 0.3 K-5 497 - Folsom Gold Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 612 students
1.2 miles
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9140 1.2 K-5 612 - Folsom Natoma Station Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 442 students
1.3 miles
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9145 1.3 K-6 442 - Folsom Folsom Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,420 student
1.6 miles
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9040 1.6 6-8 1,420 - Folsom Folsom Lake High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
1.8 miles
955 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9055 1.8 9-12 90
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