Foothill High School

Foothill High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Gail Bentley
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.49
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
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
560
Verbal
540
Average ACT
26
Math
27
English
26
Reading
25
Science
23
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.2%
State Average
11.2%
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
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
89.9%
White
5.6%
Black
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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 354 Students
California State University - Bakersfield 300 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 227 Students
University of California - Berkeley 153 Students
University of California - San Diego 148 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 141 Students
University of California - Davis 137 Students
California State University - Northridge 129 Students
Cal Poly 127 Students
San Francisco State University 125 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 72 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Business 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Architecture 29 Students
Mechanical Engineering 27 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 25 Students
Criminology 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 283 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/10/2025
As a student, who grew up shy. I can proudly say that attending this school has really helped me with my communication skills. It helped me build confidence to speak up. All of the teachers who I have been with have always supported me and treated me with respect. I am glad to have attended this school.
4.0 Senior
8/15/2024
The staff is mostly amazing. They genuinely care about your well-being and future. The only issues are with admins, who are constantly sabotaging the staff, which causes the great ones to leave and for the cruel ones to stay.
4.0 Senior
6/28/2024
Teachers care about student academics and their post-high school plans. Career Center and administration are always open to students to help them through their high school journey.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/10/2026
We love the programs available for our children.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,136 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 18% 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 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 26. 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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