Foothill High School vs. Highlands High School
Should I attend Foothill High School or Highlands 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
Diversity
Highlands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,183 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 723 students in grades 9-12, Highlands 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,183 students
723 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
86%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
332
222
Grade 10 Students
330
176
Grade 11 Students
288
171
Grade 12 Students
233
154
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
45%
53%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
20%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
15%