Foothill High
9733 Deschutes Road, Palo Cedro, CA 96073-8644
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
62.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 39.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 497/1,596 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 354/1,596 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,487 |
| Low-Income Students | 677 (45.5%) |
| English Learners | 16 (1.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.5 points from last year and fell 6.2 points over the full period. Math fell 11.5 points from last year and fell 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math -5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
62.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
39.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Foothill High compare within the district?
Foothill High is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Shasta Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Foothill High rank in California?
Foothill High ranks No. 497 of 1,596 in reading and No. 354 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Foothill High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.6% meet the reading standard and 35.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Foothill High compare with other schools in Shasta County?
Foothill High is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Shasta CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill HighThis school | 39.0% | 62.8% |
| Enterprise High | 41.8% | 68.1% |
| Pioneer Continuation High | 6.3% | 17.7% |
