Folsom High School
Tel:
(916)294-2400
- Folsom High School serves 2,419 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Folsom High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Folsom High School's student population of 2,419 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,419 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 95 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Folsom High School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Folsom High School is 0.59, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #702 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 60% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Folsom Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 552 students
0.3 miles
775 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9170 0.3 K-5 552 - Folsom Gold Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 618 students
1.2 miles
735 Halidon Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9140 1.2 K-5 618 - Folsom Natoma Station Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 453 students
1.3 miles
500 Turnpike Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9145 1.3 K-6 453 - Folsom Folsom Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1445 students
1.6 miles
500 Blue Ravine Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9040 1.6 6-8 1445 - Folsom Folsom Lake High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 104 students
1.8 miles
955 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9055 1.8 9-12 104
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