Foothill Community Day serves 2 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Graduation Rate: 89%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foothill Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Foothill Community Day's student population of 2 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Foothill Community Day is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
25%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothill Community Day?
The graduation rate of Foothill Community Day is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Foothill Community Day?
2 students attend Foothill Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Foothill Community Day students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill Community Day?
Foothill Community Day has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foothill Community Day offer ?
Foothill Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Foothill Community Day part of?
Foothill Community Day is part of Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District.
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