Foothill High School is a four-year high school located in Foothill Farms, California, a middle-class suburb of Sacramento, California. It is part of the Twin Rivers Unified School District.
Serving 1,417 students in grades 9-12, Foothill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Foothill High serves the east part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foothill High School's student population of 1,417 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,417 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Equipping Students for Success
School Rankings
Foothill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill High School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6424 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Orange, Orange/Black
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill High School's ranking?
Foothill High School is ranked #6424 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foothill High School often compared to?
Foothill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothill High School?
The graduation rate of Foothill High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
1,417 students attend Foothill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Foothill High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothill High School?
Foothill High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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