1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Folsom High School serves 2,589 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Folsom High School's student population of 2,589 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,589 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Folsom High School is 0.67, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
65%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
84%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Folsom 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
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
26%
12%
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Hispanic
14%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
49%
22%
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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
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Folsom High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.67
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Graduation Rate
97%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Folsom High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Folsom High School's ranking?

Folsom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Folsom High School?

The graduation rate of Folsom High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Folsom High School?

2,589 students attend Folsom High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Folsom High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Folsom High School?

Folsom High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Folsom High School offer ?

Folsom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Folsom High School part of?

Folsom High School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 08, 2023 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break Holiday - No School
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 5%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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