Arnold O. Beckman High School vs. Foothill High School
Should I attend Arnold O. Beckman High School or Foothill High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arnold O. Beckman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,811 students in grades 9-12, Arnold O. Beckman 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,317 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,811 students
2,317 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#270 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
81%
Graduation Rate
96%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
688
574
Grade 10 Students
690
598
Grade 11 Students
699
570
Grade 12 Students
734
575
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
45%
10%
% Hispanic
22%
43%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
25%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%