Folsom High School

Folsom High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1655 Iron Point Rd,  Folsom, CA
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District
4.1
3.6
2,675 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Howard Cadenhead
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
60.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
25.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
18.9%
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
517:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.8%
White
43.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.5%
Hispanic
15%
Two or more races
10.7%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#43 Best HS For Athletes in California
#134 Best Public HS in California
#217 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

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.
University of California - Davis 536 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 443 Students
University of California - Berkeley 430 Students
University of California - San Diego 427 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 399 Students
University of California - Irvine 375 Students
San Diego State University 353 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 322 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 297 Students
California State University - Sacramento 296 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 230 Students
Biology 194 Students
Psychology 188 Students
Computer Science 154 Students
Nursing 137 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 90 Students
Political Science and Government 74 Students
Economics 63 Students
Finance 60 Students
Computer Software Engineering 59 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 433 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/28/2025
I transfered from Oak Ridge High School, and overall the comatory at this school has been great. The teachers truly care about there students and try to leave a lasting impact.
4.0 Freshman
2/9/2025
The best part about Folsom High is the ability to go to some teachers and having the ability to trust them and also the atmosphere there is great and people support each other there. Some of the not so amazing things are some of the staff can take a bit to get things fixed such as attendance and having the student trust them to go up to them. The most change I would like to see is the ability to connect with the students so they can go to them when needed.
5.0 Senior
1/30/2025
I love Folsom High School. It definitely deserves to be considered one of the best schools in the state.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 14 Reviews
1.0 teacher
12/13/2024
Gross disparity in disciplinary action taken against students for the same exact behavior. Be careful of this administration. Don't expect transparency. Consider yourself lucky if they are honest with you. Do your own due diligence. They certainly won't do it. They make decisions that are unethical,...
1.0 parent
8/5/2023
The administration is a joke. They lack integrity and competence.
1.0 parent
12/7/2022
i am a student here and I have been cyber bullied and sexually harassed this school does nothing about it and the teachers are terrible! then the vice principles are god awful and don't do anything to help! i will never recommend this school for anyone! STAY AWAY FROM THIS SCHOOL THEY ARE TERRIBLE T...
1.0 other
1/31/2022
This schools allows and turns a blind eye to racist bullying from white students. Your child will not be protected.

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Folsom High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Folsom, CA and is served by the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,675 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Folsom High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $762,387. Discover additional schools in the area, like Vista Del Lago High School, Fusion Academy Folsom, Almondale Academy, and more. Learn more about what Folsom has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Folsom High School.

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