Foothill High School

4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Foothill High School serves 2,237 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 2,237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 98% (Top 5% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Foothill High School's student population of 2,237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,237 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Foothill High School is 0.66, 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
69%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
85%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
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Asian
46%
12%
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Hispanic
10%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
35%
22%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Graduation Rate
98%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 schools are Foothill High School often compared to?
Foothill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amador Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothill High School?
The graduation rate of Foothill High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
2,237 students attend Foothill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Foothill High School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill High School?
Foothill High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foothill High School offer ?
Foothill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foothill High School part of?
Foothill High School is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 98% (Top 5%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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