Foothill High

Summary:

Foothill High is a public high school located in Pleasanton, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,199 students. The school is part of the Pleasanton Unified School District, which is ranked 101 out of 1,568 districts in California and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Foothill High consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, with a statewide ranking of 76 out of 2,323 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the top 3% of high schools in the state. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy (81.49% in 2023-2024) and Mathematics (66.52% in 2023-2024), significantly outperforming the state averages. Foothill High also has a diverse student population, with strong performance across various subgroups, including Female Students, Asian Students, Hispanic Students, and Special Education Students, all of which rank in the top 25% of their respective categories in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Village High, which is also part of the Pleasanton Unified School District, Foothill High's performance is significantly stronger, with much lower chronic absenteeism rates and dropout rates. This highlights the exceptional quality of education at Foothill High within the same district. Additionally, Foothill High has maintained its high performance over the years, with a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting a well-established and effective educational program that is able to sustain excellence.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4375 Foothill Rd.
       Pleasanton, CA  94588-9799


(925) 461-6600

District: Pleasanton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,260 Help


Feeder schools for Foothill High:

Elementary:    Donlon Elementary
    Fairlands Elementary
    Lydiksen Elementary
    Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Middle:    Pleasanton Middle
    Thomas S. Hart Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  2,199

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
49.2%
White:
31.4%
Hispanic:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Foothill High ranks better than 96.7% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Foothill High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (49.2%), White (31.4%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pleasanton Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Foothill High is 24.4. 1 high schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foothill High is $6,260. 1 high schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foothill High:

SchoolDigger ranks Foothill High 76th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Foothill High in the ranking list.)

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Pleasanton Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton Unified 101st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foothill High

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Rank History for all students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.36 184th 1653 88.9%
2005 78.50 106th 1901 94.4%
2006 74.02 217th 1968 89.0%
2007 84.51 71st 2063 96.6%
2008 80.87 114th 2117 94.6%
2009 80.49 108th 2238 95.2%
2010 78.78 153rd 2281 93.3%
2011 74.08 227th 2367 90.4%
2012 72.18 256th 2354 89.1%
2013 67.01 369th 2426 84.8%
2015 94.65 81st 1994 95.9%
2016 96.06 48th 2039 97.6%
2017 96.24 52nd 2021 97.4%
2018 96.22 56th 2017 97.2%
2019 97.71 40th 2133 98.1%
2022 96.93 70th 2123 96.7%
2023 97.10 51st 2348 97.8%
2024 95.22 76th 2323 96.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.25 21st 366 94.3%
2019 91.33 16th 422 96.2%
2022 70.86 141st 515 72.6%
2023 81.74 90th 786 88.5%
2024 71.55 163rd 804 79.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.18 34th 938 96.4%
2019 77.42 79th 941 91.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.44 27th 1547 98.3%
2024 92.51 39th 1534 97.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.68 277th 1862 85.1%
2019 87.25 170th 1937 91.2%
2022 92.38 113th 1943 94.2%
2023 86.18 198th 2247 91.2%
2024 90.12 123rd 2235 94.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.74 62nd 1760 96.5%
2019 95.72 68th 1833 96.3%
2022 97.15 46th 1858 97.5%
2023 97.36 37th 2118 98.3%
2024 94.47 67th 2098 96.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.57 181st 1052 82.8%
2019 56.68 326th 1117 70.8%
2022 67.21 221st 1161 81.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.69 60th 1834 96.7%
2019 97.98 46th 1880 97.6%
2022 95.47 98th 1916 94.9%
2023 96.22 69th 2207 96.9%
2024 94.72 87th 2172 96.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.63 27th 581 95.4%
2019 86.67 56th 582 90.4%
2022 83.14 77th 581 86.7%
2023 83.42 89th 731 87.8%
2024 81.66 88th 712 87.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.74 35th 582 94.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.48 203rd 1742 88.3%
2019 84.75 190th 1814 89.5%
2022 84.67 197th 1861 89.4%
2023 96.98 43rd 2142 98.0%
2024 82.47 207th 2125 90.3%
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Rank History for White students at Foothill High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.99 158th 1173 86.5%
2019 81.85 171st 1222 86.0%
2022 68.46 347th 1204 71.2%
2023 79.51 186th 1434 87.0%
2024 71.04 296th 1406 78.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Foothill High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1077 16 69 68 13 n/a n/a 0 1243
1990 980 17 85 75 10 n/a n/a 0 1167
1991 926 18 86 62 11 n/a n/a 0 1103
1992 896 18 82 60 17 n/a n/a 0 1073
1993 863 13 71 61 13 n/a n/a 0 1021
1994 869 19 72 63 11 n/a n/a 0 1034
1995 1017 23 89 74 9 n/a n/a 0 1212
1996 1017 23 89 74 9 n/a n/a 0 1212
1997 1029 21 106 84 12 n/a n/a 0 1252
1998 1150 21 141 93 16 n/a n/a 0 1421
1999 1259 20 169 84 18 n/a n/a 7 1557
2000 1328 24 198 84 18 n/a n/a 6 1658
2001 1483 32 238 104 19 n/a n/a 10 1886
2002 1552 35 336 107 20 n/a n/a 16 2066
2003 1552 35 336 107 20 n/a n/a 16 2066
2004 1584 47 415 112 20 n/a n/a 8 2186
2005 1583 46 469 118 17 n/a n/a 11 2244
2006 1568 49 558 123 12 n/a n/a 12 2322
2007 1499 50 611 149 19 n/a n/a 15 2343
2008 1421 34 675 161 19 n/a n/a 0 2310
2009 1345 33 726 179 17 19 28 0 2347
2010 1271 29 740 174 25 17 25 0 2281
2011 1258 33 729 181 27 19 28 0 2275
2012 1165 39 754 186 24 20 27 0 2215
2013 1135 50 733 190 19 18 46 0 2191
2014 1101 49 738 185 15 11 59 0 2158
2015 1046 51 766 182 11 10 61 0 2127
2016 979 52 779 191 5 7 72 0 2085
2017 986 42 842 197 7 7 67 0 2148
2018 935 46 873 226 2 9 85 0 2176
2019 860 46 923 227 1 10 111 0 2178
2020 838 38 986 216 3 10 123 3 2217
2021 773 53 1027 221 4 8 146 5 2237
2022 711 44 1053 227 3 5 153 6 2202
2023 691 31 1083 236 3 4 141 10 2199

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Foothill High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1243 52.0 23.9 n/a
1990 1167 51.3 22.7 n/a
1991 1103 48.0 22.9 n/a
1992 1073 48.8 21.9 0.4
1993 1021 40.8 25.0 0.9
1994 1034 41.2 25.1 1.3
1995 1212 47.0 25.8 1.3
1996 1212 47.0 25.8 1.3
1997 1252 50.3 24.9 1
1998 1421 56.8 25.0 1.9
1999 1557 63.8 24.4 1.2
2000 1658 74.1 22.4 0.9
2001 1886 80.5 23.4 1.6
2002 2066 97.2 21.3 1.1
2003 2066 97.2 21.3 1.1
2004 2186 97.7 22.4 1.2
2005 2244 99.6 22.5 1.7
2006 2322 104.7 22.2 1.7
2007 2343 101.1 23.2 1.8
2008 2310 113.5 20.4 2.3
2009 2347 106.0 20.4 3
2010 2281 99.4 22.9 3.6
2011 2275 n/a n/a 4.9
2012 2215 87.0 25.4 n/a
2013 2191 87.2 25.1 4.7
2014 2158 88.6 24.3 4
2015 2127 82.0 25.9 5.1
2016 2085 88.0 23.6 5
2017 2148 87.1 24.6 5.6
2018 2176 91.5 23.7 8.9
2019 2178 92.0 23.6 10.2
2020 2217 n/a n/a 8.6
2021 2237 93.6 23.8 9.4
2022 2202 91.1 24.1 7.3
2023 2199 89.8 24.4 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Foothill High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1243 52.0 23.9 n/a
1990 1167 51.3 22.7 n/a
1991 1103 48.0 22.9 n/a
1992 1073 48.8 21.9 0.4
1993 1021 40.8 25.0 0.9
1994 1034 41.2 25.1 1.3
1995 1212 47.0 25.8 1.3
1996 1212 47.0 25.8 1.3
1997 1252 50.3 24.9 1
1998 1421 56.8 25.0 1.9
1999 1557 63.8 24.4 1.2
2000 1658 74.1 22.4 0.9
2001 1886 80.5 23.4 1.6
2002 2066 97.2 21.3 1.1
2003 2066 97.2 21.3 1.1
2004 2186 97.7 22.4 1.2
2005 2244 99.6 22.5 1.7
2006 2322 104.7 22.2 1.7
2007 2343 101.1 23.2 1.8
2008 2310 113.5 20.4 2.3
2009 2347 106.0 20.4 3
2010 2281 99.4 22.9 3.6
2011 2275 n/a n/a 4.9
2012 2215 87.0 25.4 n/a
2013 2191 87.2 25.1 4.7
2014 2158 88.6 24.3 4
2015 2127 82.0 25.9 5.1
2016 2085 88.0 23.6 5
2017 2148 87.1 24.6 5.6
2018 2176 91.5 23.7 8.9
2019 2178 92.0 23.6 10.2
2020 2217 n/a n/a 8.6
2021 2237 93.6 23.8 9.4
2022 2202 91.1 24.1 7.3
2023 2199 89.8 24.4 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Foothill High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,260

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Foothill High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 51st of 2348 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Foothill High)84.985.8
 0.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasanton Unified)80.683.5
 2.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Foothill High)69.569.6
 0.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Unified)67.369.2
 1.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Foothill High)65.865.2
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (Pleasanton Unified)62.962.8
 0.1%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Foothill High)54.441.7
 12.7%
   12th Grade Science (Pleasanton Unified)53.725.9
 27.8%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21782199
 1%
African American4631
 32.6%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian9231083
 17.3%
Hispanic227236
 4%
Pacific Islander104
 60%
White860691
 19.7%
Two or More Races111141
 27%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.2%7%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Foothill High

Yes! Foothill High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 76th of 2323 California high schools.

Students at Foothill High are 49% Asian, 31% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Foothill High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Donlon Elementary
Elementary : Fairlands Elementary
Elementary : Lydiksen Elementary
Elementary : Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Middle : Pleasanton Middle
Middle : Thomas S. Hart Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,199 students attended Foothill High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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