Amador Valley High School vs. Foothill High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Amador Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,699 students in grades 9-12, Amador Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,202 students in grades 9-12, Foothill High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,699 students
2,202 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
85%
Graduation Rate
97%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
666
519
Grade 10 Students
673
575
Grade 11 Students
678
552
Grade 12 Students
682
556
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
47%
48%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
37%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%