Foothill High School is a four-year high school located in Foothill Farms, California, a middle-class suburb of Sacramento, California. It is part of the Twin Rivers Unified School District.
Serving 1,289 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foothill High School's student population of 1,289 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Orange, Orange/Black
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Equipping Students for Success
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 0.74, which is more 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
#6424 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill High School's ranking?
Foothill High School is ranked #6424 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foothill High School often compared to?
Foothill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% 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 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
1,289 students attend Foothill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Foothill High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothill High School?
Foothill High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill High School offer ?
Foothill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foothill High School part of?
Foothill High School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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