Folsom High School is a public secondary school in the Western United States, located in Folsom, California, a suburb east of Sacramento. Established 103 years ago in 1922, it is a part of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District.
Serving 2,806 students in grades 9-12, Folsom High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,806 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Folsom High School's student population of 2,806 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to excellence in education
School Rankings
Folsom High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folsom 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folsom High School's ranking?
Folsom High School is ranked #995 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Folsom High School often compared to?
Folsom High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Del Lago High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Folsom High School?
The graduation rate of Folsom High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Folsom High School?
2,806 students attend Folsom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Folsom High School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 21:1.
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.
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