Foothill High School vs. East Bakersfield High School
Should I attend Foothill High School or East Bakersfield 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East Bakersfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,136 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,554 students in grades 9-12, East Bakersfield 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,136 students
2,554 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
106 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
527
650
Grade 10 Students
572
672
Grade 11 Students
512
615
Grade 12 Students
525
617
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
90%
88%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
6%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.19
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
