Foothills High

158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069

www.smusd.org

101 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Foothills High School is an alternative education campus located in San Marcos, California, operating under the San Marcos Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from an unconventional academic setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Foothills focuses on helping students overcome academic challenges, recover credits, and stay on track toward earning their high school diplomas.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a culture of accountability and personal growth, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that includes college, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The campus works closely with district resources to ensure that students receive the social and emotional support necessary to reach their goals. For more information regarding their programs, enrollment procedures, or specific educational philosophy, you can visit their official page within the district website at [www.smusd.org](http://www.smusd.org).

101

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	61
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Hispanic
61 (60.4%)
White
32 (31.7%)
Two or More
4 (4.0%)
Black
2 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2544
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 1

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 44