Foothill High School

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foothill.kernhigh.org

Foothill High School serves 2,128 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,128 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: 19%
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Foothill High School's student population of 2,128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,128 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

87 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Foothill High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Foothill High School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Foothill High School is 0.19, which is less 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

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

19%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Foothill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Foothill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Foothill High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

90%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Foothill High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Foothill High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

88%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Foothill High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

82%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Foothill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Kern High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothill High School's ranking?

Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Foothill High School?

The graduation rate of Foothill High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Foothill High School?

2,128 students attend Foothill High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Foothill High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

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 Kern High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,128 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Math Proficiency
: 19%
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education