Foothill Alternative High School
Tel:
(805) 684-3277
- Foothill Alternative High School serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Foothill Alternative 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%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Foothill Alternative High School's student population of 13 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type | Alternative school |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 13 students |
![]() | |
Gender % |
![]() |
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 1 teachers |
![]() |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Foothill Alternative High School is 0.15, 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) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
![]() | ||
American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 12% |
Hispanic | 92% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | 8% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
![]() |
![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.64 |
![]() | ||
Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 84% |
![]() | ||
Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Carpinteria Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Foothill Alternative High School is Rincon High (Continuation School) (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carpinteria Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Canalino Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carpinteria Rincon High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 28 students
0.0 miles
4698 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-3277 0.0 9-12 28 - Carpinteria Carpinteria Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 612 students
0.1 miles
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107 0.1 9-12 612 - Carpinteria Canalino Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 527 students
0.5 miles
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141 0.5 K-5 527 - Carpinteria Carpinteria Family Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 73 students
0.5 miles
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141 0.5 K-5 73 - Carpinteria Aliso Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 388 students
0.7 miles
4545 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4539 0.7 K-5 388
School Reviews
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.