Foothill High School

Q: What is Foothill High School's ranking?

Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Foothill High School?

The graduation rate of Foothill High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend Foothill High School?

300 students attend Foothill High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Foothill High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill High School?

Foothill High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Foothill High School offer ?

Foothill High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12

Q: What school district is Foothill High School part of?

Foothill High School is part of East Side Union High School District.

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Foothill High School serves 300 students in grades 11-12.

Foothill High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 11-12
Enrollment: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 20-24% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
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 300 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 11-12

Total Students

300 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Foothill High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

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

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1975 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Foothill High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

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

19:1

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

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

20-24%

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

56%

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

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School District Name

East Side Union 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% 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 20-24%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Foothill High School?

300 students attend Foothill High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Foothill High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% 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 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Foothill High School offer ?

Foothill High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12

What school district is Foothill High School part of?

Foothill High School is part of East Side Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 11-12
Enrollment: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education