Highlands High School vs. Foothill High School
Should I attend Highlands High School or Foothill 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
Highlands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
723 students
1,183 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
222
332
Grade 10 Students
176
330
Grade 11 Students
171
288
Grade 12 Students
154
233
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
53%
45%
% Black
12%
17%
% White
19%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%