Foothill Technology High

www.venturausd.org/foothill.htm

951 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Foothill Technology High School, located in Ventura, California, is a specialized public magnet school within the Ventura Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on integrating technology into a college-preparatory curriculum. It is widely recognized for its high performance, frequently earning accolades such as the California Distinguished School award and maintaining consistently high rankings for its student achievement and graduation rates.

The school is defined by its small-school atmosphere and a unique educational culture that emphasizes project-based learning and collaborative problem-solving. By utilizing a "block schedule" and fostering close relationships between students and faculty, Foothill Technology aims to prepare its graduates for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce. Its commitment to innovation and academic excellence makes it a highly sought-after choice for students in the region who are looking for a focused, technology-driven secondary education.

951

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

26.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothill Technology High
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	371
Black	4
Asian	91
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	2

White
426 (44.9%)
Hispanic
371 (39.1%)
Asian
91 (9.6%)
Two or More
55 (5.8%)
Black
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)289-0023
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/foothill.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	179

* 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 9 250

Grade 10 230

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 232

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Foothill Technology High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	250
Grade 10	230
Grade 11	239
Grade 12	232

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Foothill Technology High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	462	48.6%
Male	487	51.2%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

High School 6th - 12th