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Highland High School vs. Foothill High School

Should you attend Highland High School or Foothill High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Highland High School
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA 93306
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Foothill High School
501 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,543 students in grades 9-12, Highland 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,063 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,543 students
2,063 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Foothill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Foothill High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
87 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Foothill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kern High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Foothill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kern High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6436 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6658 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Foothill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
44%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
8%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
89%
(Top 50% in CA)
86%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Foothill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kern High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Foothill High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
592
527
Grade 10 Students
657
529
Grade 11 Students
642
491
Grade 12 Students
652
516

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
75%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kern High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.42
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Foothill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Foothill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Foothill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kern High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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