Foothill High

fhs.trusd.net/

1,417 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Foothill High School, located on McCloud Drive in Sacramento, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Foothill Farms neighborhood as part of the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success by providing a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of elective opportunities. With a focus on fostering a supportive community, Foothill High emphasizes student engagement through both classroom instruction and a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and performing arts.

The school strives to create a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By leveraging resources provided by the Twin Rivers district, Foothill High focuses on college and career readiness, helping students navigate the transition from high school to higher education or the workforce. Through its ongoing commitment to academic improvement and character development, the school aims to be a cornerstone of the local community, empowering its students to become productive, responsible citizens.

1,417

Total Students

64.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	568
Black	171
Asian	209
Two or More	130
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	23

Hispanic
568 (40.2%)
White
307 (21.7%)
Asian
209 (14.8%)
Black
171 (12.1%)
Two or More
130 (9.2%)
Pacific Islander
23 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-3445
Website:	http://fhs.trusd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* 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 9 411

Grade 10 345

Grade 11 340

Grade 12 321