Serving 268 students in grades 11-12, 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Foothill High School's student population of 268 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Blue and White
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Mustangs
School Rankings
Foothill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9477 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill High School's ranking?
Foothill High School is ranked #9477 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothill High School?
The graduation rate of Foothill High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
268 students attend Foothill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Foothill High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothill High School?
Foothill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill High School offer ?
Foothill High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Foothill High School part of?
Foothill High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Foothill High School located?
Foothill High School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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