Foothill High

www.foothillcougars.com/

1,487 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Foothill High School, located in the rural community of Palo Cedro, California, serves as a central educational hub for the Shasta Union High School District. Known as the home of the "Cougars," the school is highly regarded for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education pathways, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Foothill High maintains a robust extracurricular presence, featuring competitive athletic programs, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The campus is noted for its focus on character development and student engagement, aiming to provide a supportive environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth. By blending its small-town atmosphere with diverse educational opportunities, Foothill High consistently seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

1,487

Total Students

63.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,056
Hispanic	219
Black	18
Asian	35
Two or More	89
American Indian	63
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,056 (71.1%)
Hispanic
219 (14.7%)
Two or More
89 (6.0%)
American Indian
63 (4.2%)
Asian
35 (2.4%)
Black
18 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Shasta Union High
Phone:	(530)547-1700
Website:	http://www.foothillcougars.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 440

Grade 10 363

Grade 11 384

Grade 12 300