- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pleasanton, CA
Foothill High
Federal NCES profile for Foothill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002009279
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pleasanton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill High has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pleasanton, CA.
School address
District: Pleasanton Unified · California
NCES ID 060002009279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Foothill High held near 2,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 98.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060002009279 · Pleasanton, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,169 enr · 24.4:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador Valley High (2,583 students)
Foothill High held near 2,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 98.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foothill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador Valley
Amador Valley High
2,583 students
- This school
Foothill High
2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart
Thomas S. Hart Middle
1,129 students
- Harvest Park M 1,015
Harvest Park Middle
1,015 students
- Pleasanton Mid 944
Pleasanton Middle
944 students
- Donlon Element 700
Donlon Elementary
700 students
What this shows Foothill High reports 2,169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothill High compares
Foothill High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,169 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,169
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 55.7%
White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Foothill High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasanton Unified reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foothill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasanton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donlon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Pleasanton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothill High
How many students attend Foothill High?
Foothill High has 2,169 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pleasanton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,199 (2022-23) → 2,208 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill High is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill High?
6.5% of students at Foothill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothill High?
The largest demographic group at Foothill High is Asian at 55.7% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill High?
Foothill High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foothill High rank among high schools in Pleasanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pleasanton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pleasanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasanton Unified?
Besides Foothill High, Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students), Thomas S. Hart Middle (1,129 students), and Harvest Park Middle (1,015 students). See the Pleasanton Unified district page for the complete list.