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Foothill High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
9733 Deschutes Rd., Palo Cedro, CA 96073 · (530) 547-1700 · Part of Shasta Union High School District
Students
1,487
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
45%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Foothill High
- School Grade A: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 11 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 12.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency45%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts70%
State average 48.6%
Location
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9733 Deschutes Rd., Palo Cedro
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9440
Grade 10363
Grade 11384
Grade 12300
Enrollment over time
1,326’20
1,382’21
1,398’22
1,432’23
1,487’24
Up 12.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 6%American Indian/Alaska Native 4%Asian 2%Black 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.