Foothill High School vs. Amador Valley High School
Should I attend Foothill High School or Amador Valley 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
Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Amador Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
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%).
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).
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%).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,202 students
2,699 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
80%
Graduation Rate
98%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
519
666
Grade 10 Students
575
673
Grade 11 Students
552
678
Grade 12 Students
556
682
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
48%
47%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
32%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%