Foothill High School is a public high school in Pleasanton, California, United States. It was established in 1973 and is part of the Pleasanton Unified School District. It is a fully accredited WASC school, with its six-year WASC accreditation approved in the 2018–2019 school year.
Serving 2,169 students in grades 9-12, Foothill High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Foothill High School's student population of 2,169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foothill High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
56%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pleasanton Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon, The Falcon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill High School's ranking?
Foothill High School is ranked #435 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foothill High School often compared to?
Foothill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amador Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothill High School?
The graduation rate of Foothill High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Foothill High School?
2,169 students attend Foothill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Foothill High School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothill High School?
Foothill High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill High School offer ?
Foothill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foothill High School part of?
Foothill High School is part of Pleasanton Unified School District.
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