Foothill High School

Foothill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 Park Dr,  Bakersfield, CA
Kern High School District
3.7
3.0
2,136 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gail Bentley
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
550
Verbal
520
Average ACT
24
Math
25
English
25
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
357:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Hispanic
89.7%
White
6%
Black
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Bakersfield College 333 Students
California State University - Bakersfield 290 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 198 Students
University of California - Davis 133 Students
University of California - Berkeley 131 Students
University of California - San Diego 130 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 114 Students
University of California - Irvine 111 Students
University of Southern California 106 Students
California State University - Fresno 106 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 69 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Biology 58 Students
Business 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Criminology 25 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 23 Students
Architecture 22 Students
Computer Science 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 303 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/4/2025
My overall experience was satisfactory. I wish this school had more programs related to MAGNET and STEM similar to LAUSD, where I previously attended before high school. The visual and performing arts department is very engaging and found myself very involved.
4.0 Senior
12/16/2024
my overall experience at foothill high school was pretty good. i transfer from a different school and like foothill way more. the teachers and students are more involved. my academic experience was pretty good as well. foothill has a lot of AP classes and dual enrollment classes
3.0 Senior
9/25/2024
The best part of my experience were some of the teachers. Not all of them are good, but there were many teachers who not only did a good job teaching, but who were able to connect with students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/29/2023
My child has been harassed 2 times already since school started. First of all she's a female being harrased by a group of male students one of the males she was into a altercation with the first time & a keep away order was in place. Now she's being harassed by other groups of male students with the...
5.0 student
2/17/2017
Foothill has a Great IB and FFA program

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Foothill High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Kern High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,136 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Foothill High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mira Monte High School, Highland High School, Kern High Roc School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Foothill High School.

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