Foothill Technology High School vs. Buena High School
Should I attend Foothill Technology High School or Buena 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 Technology 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
Buena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 990 students in grades 9-12, Foothill Technology High School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,799 students in grades 9-12, Buena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
990 students
1,799 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#1249 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
67%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
261
441
Grade 10 Students
252
469
Grade 11 Students
239
469
Grade 12 Students
238
420
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
35%
58%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
51%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
26%