Foothill Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3 students

Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1

American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%

Asian
(19-20)n/a
12%

Hispanic
(19-20)67%
55%

Black
(19-20)n/a
5%

White
(19-20)33%
23%

Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%

Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
52%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
33%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Foothill Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Foothill Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Foothill Alternative High School?
3 students attend Foothill Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Foothill Alternative High School students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are White.
What grades does Foothill Alternative High School offer ?
Foothill Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foothill Alternative High School part of?
Foothill Alternative High School is part of Carpinteria Unified School District.
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