Enrollment
101
High
DISTRICT 1,528 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN MARCOS UNIFIED·NCES 063488009629
Foothills High
158 Cassou Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069 · (760) 290-2544 · San Diego County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL101 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.1:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
58 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 | 1% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 3% |
| Grade 8 | 7 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 5 | 5% |
| Grade 10 | 16 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 25 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 44 | 44% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
42.5%
own-school result
Math
8.7%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 12.8% | 29.8% | 34.0% | 23.4% |
| Math | 4.3% | 4.3% | 17.4% | 73.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 42.5% | 8.7% |
| 2023-24 | 36.7% | 8.2% |
| 2022-23 | 50.0% | 11.4% |
| 2021-22 | 61.0% | 35.6% |
| 2018-19 | 43.3% | 8.3% |
| 2017-18 | 26.3% | 5.9% |
| 2016-17 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| 2015-16 | 50.0% | 14.0% |
| 2014-15 | 52.0% | 12.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Foothills High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 101 | #1,577 of 2,093 | #112 of 135 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.4% | #1,079 of 1,575 | #64 of 112 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
101
+54 (+115%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 159
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
was 23.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 101 | 5 | 20.2:1 | 57% (58) |
| 2023-24 | 110 | 5 | 22.0:1 | 50% (55) |
| 2022-23 | 107 | 5 | 21.4:1 | 42% (45) |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 2 | 23.5:1 | 40% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 54 | 1.5 | 36.0:1 | 69% (37) |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 4 | 17.3:1 | 49% (34) |
| 2010-11 | 104 | N/A | N/A | 65% (68) |
| 2000-01 | 151 | 4 | 37.8:1 | 32% (49) |
| 1990-91 | 159 | 3 | 53.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Foothills High.
Since 2017-18: students up 87% (54 to 101); teachers up 233% (1.5 to 5).
About Foothills High
Foothills High is a high school located in San Marcos, California, in San Diego County. Federal data show 101 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. That compares with an average of about 838 students for high schools in California.
Foothills High is in San Marcos Unified, a district with 18,837 students across 19 schools.
At Foothills High, 60% of students are Hispanic. The remaining students are 32% White and 4% multiracial. Census figures show San Diego County is about 35% Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 53%.
Foothills High has 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20.2:1. High schools in California have an average ratio of 18.2:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 57%.
Looking at the county, San Diego County, the median household earns about $106,268 a year, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. San Diego County has 766 public schools with about 467,437 students, including Foothills High.
Twin Oaks High, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Large: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The 2020-21 count was 47 students and the 2024-25 count was 101. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 23.5:1 to 20.2:1.
The Foothills High discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Marcos Unified
- San Marcos HighHigh · 3,067 students
- Mission Hills HighHigh · 2,751 students
- San Elijo MiddleMiddle · 1,395 students
- Woodland Park MiddleMiddle · 1,184 students
- Double PeakElementary · 1,171 students
- San Marcos MiddleMiddle · 968 students
Other schools in San Marcos
- San Marcos HighHigh · 3,067 students
- Mission Hills HighHigh · 2,751 students
- San Elijo MiddleMiddle · 1,395 students
- Woodland Park MiddleMiddle · 1,184 students
- Double PeakElementary · 1,171 students
- San Marcos MiddleMiddle · 968 students
Nearby schools
- Twin Oaks High0.0 mi · 192
- Twin Oaks Elementary0.2 mi · 648
- Richland Elementary1.9 mi · 883
- Paloma Elementary2.1 mi · 758
- San Marcos Middle2.5 mi · 968
- Mission Hills High2.5 mi · 2,751
Frequently asked questions
About Foothills HighHow large is Foothills High?
Foothills High enrolls approximately 101 students in grades 09-12.
Is Foothills High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Foothills High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Foothills High have?
Foothills High employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Foothills High?
At Foothills High, the student body is approximately 32% White, 60% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Foothills High public or private?
Foothills High is a public K-12 school, overseen by San Marcos Unified.
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