Foothills High School

The entrance of the Foothills High School in San Marcos.

The classrooms of the Foothills High School in San Marcos.

Foothills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

158 Cassou Rd, San Marcos, CA

San Marcos Unified School District

110 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mary Bunker

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
62%

Average GPA
3.26

Graduation Rate
84.5%

Annual Tuition
$0

A-

Academics

Teachers

A-

College Prep

B-

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B-

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.26

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

264:1

Student Diversity

Female

57.9%

Male

42.1%

Hispanic

44.9%

White

39.3%

Two or more races

5.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.6%

Native American

3.7%

Black

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Palomar College 7 Students

University of California - San Diego 6 Students

San Diego State University 5 Students

University of California - Los Angeles 4 Students

University of California - Berkeley 3 Students

University of San Diego 3 Students

California State University - San Marcos 3 Students

San Francisco State University 2 Students

California State University - Long Beach 2 Students

California Institute of Technology 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 3 Students

Biology 3 Students

Computer Science 2 Students

Environmental Science 2 Students

Biotechnology 2 Students

Special Education and Teaching 2 Students

Accounting 1 Students

Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 1 Students

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 1 Students

Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

10/8/2012

I graduated from Foothills back in the 1990's when when my parents wanted to homeschool their children but didn't want us to have the stigma of an "invented/crazy" education. The school was able provide me with individual attention and a tailored education that incorporated my interests and met my a...

5.0 parent

8/14/2009

5.0 student

3/12/2008

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Foothills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Marcos, CA, in the San Marcos neighborhood, and is served by the San Marcos Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 110 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Foothills High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.26, and the graduation rate is 84.5%. The average home value in this area is $1,062,396. Discover additional schools in the area, like Twin Oaks High School, North Coastal Consortium Schools, Mission Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what San Marcos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Foothills High School.

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