Foothill High School

230 Pala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
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Bottom 50%
Serving 247 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Foothill High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Foothill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill High School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9293 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Foothill High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Foothill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Foothill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Foothill High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Foothill High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Foothill High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Foothill High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Foothill High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Foothill High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Foothill High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Foothill High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Foothill High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Foothill High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
35-39%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Foothill High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Foothill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Foothill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #9293 out of 9,602 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 35-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
247 students attend Foothill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Foothill High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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