Serving 57 students in grades 6-12, Foothill High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foothill High School's student population of 57 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Foothill High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
74%
63%
Black
7%
2%
White
12%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤10%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Foothill High School often compared to?
Foothill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothill High School?
The graduation rate of Foothill High School is 10%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
57 students attend Foothill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Foothill High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothill High School?
Foothill High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Foothill High School offer ?
Foothill High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foothill High School part of?
Foothill High School is part of Juvenile Justice School District.
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