Foothill High School is a 4-year public high school in the Shasta Union High School District in California, serving grades 9–12.
Serving 1,487 students in grades 9-12, Foothill High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 1,487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Foothill High serves the eastern part of its school district in Palo Cedro, CA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 1,215.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the nearest edges located about 21.5 miles away and some areas as far as 50.6 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Foothill High School's student population of 1,487 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare ALL our students to become independent contributors to society for success in college, career, and life.
School Rankings
Foothill High School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2381 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
20%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougar
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 #2381 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foothill High School often compared to?
Foothill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shasta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% 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 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
1,487 students attend Foothill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Foothill High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothill High School?
Foothill High School has a student ration of 23:1, 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 Shasta Union High School District.
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