Summary:
Foothill High is a public high school located in Santa Ana, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,276 students. It is part of the Tustin Unified School District, which is ranked 404 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Foothill High has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 10% of California high schools in recent years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.
Foothill High consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 73.82% of Foothill High's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.73% statewide and 74.16% in the Tustin Unified School District. Additionally, Foothill High has maintained an impressive 4-year graduation rate, reaching 98.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's performance across various student subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, White, and English Language Learners, is consistently strong, with many subgroups ranking in the top 10-20% of California high schools.
When compared to nearby schools, Foothill High stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Arnold O. Beckman High, another school in the Tustin Unified District, also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% of California high schools. However, other nearby schools, such as Hillview High (Continuation) and schools in the Orange Unified District, demonstrate lower academic performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout. While Foothill High's overall performance is impressive, the slight increase in chronic absenteeism in recent years may be an area to monitor and address, and the school's performance for students with disabilities, while still strong, could potentially be an area for further improvement.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Tustin Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,672
Feeder schools for Foothill High:
Student/teacher ratio: 26.6
Number of students: 2,196
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
45.9%
White:
37.2%
Asian:
10.2%
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Two or more races:
5.2%
African American:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Not Specified:
0.2%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.4%
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