Foothill High School

Foothill High School

Public High School | Grade 11-12
230 Pala Ave,  San Jose, CA
East Side Union High School District
3.9
5.0
295 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
George Sanchez
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
2.93
Graduation Rate
27%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.93
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
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
300:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Hispanic
85.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Black
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Two or more races
1.2%
White
1.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San José State University 8 Students
Evergreen Valley College 5 Students
San Jose City College 5 Students
University of California - Davis 3 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 3 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 2 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2 Students
California Institute of the Arts 2 Students
West Valley College 2 Students
AMDA College of the Performing Arts - Los Angeles 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 2 Students
Sociology 2 Students
Cosmetology 2 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 1 Students
Architecture 1 Students
Dental Hygiene 1 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 1 Students
Computer Programming 1 Students
Counseling Psychology 1 Students
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 17 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/21/2022
My experience with Foothill high school was over all very great. This school helped me graduate and taught me in a way that i understood what they were teaching. The teachers and staff at this school are overall very helpful and understanding. I also met very motivated students at this school who motivated me to graduate. I wouldn't change a thing about this school.
5.0 Senior
3/31/2022
Foothill is a good school for all types of students. Whether you're a troubled student or just in a bad spot, Foothill accepts everyone. The teachers are very interactive and show compassion towards their students. Everyone does their own thing and fights are little to nonexistent. Send your kid here instead of Apollo or Calero.
2.0 NicheUser
1/29/2016
if the students at foothill had good parents they wouldn't attend foothill well majority. some kids that attend foothill just made bad choices but most don't know any better or are
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/23/2008
5.0 parent
2/7/2008
5.0 student
10/25/2007

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Foothill High School is a public school for students in grades 11-12 in San Jose, CA and is served by the East Side Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 295 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Foothill High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.93, and the graduation rate is 27%. The average home value in this area is $967,339. Discover additional schools in the area, like James Lick High School, Mt. Pleasant High School, William C. Overfelt High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Foothill High School.

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