- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Foothill High
Federal NCES profile for Foothill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060133201985
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill High earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #31 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill High has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill High ranks #31 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133201985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Foothill High held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 060133201985 · Sacramento, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,417 enr · 26.2:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Foothill High held near 1,289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.5 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
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- This school
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- Woodridge Elem
Woodridge Elementary
814 students
What this shows Foothill High reports 1,417 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,417 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,417
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
White 21.7%
Asian 14.8%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Foothill High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Standard public school
2,569 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Sheldon High
Standard public school
2,368 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Inderkum High
Standard public school
2,194 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Union High
Standard public school
1,987 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Americano High
Standard public school
1,891 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Hiram W. Johnson High
Standard public school
1,682 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Foothill High
How many students attend Foothill High?
Foothill High has 1,417 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,251 (2022-23) → 1,289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill High is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill High?
82.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill High?
Foothill High has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill High ranks #31 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Foothill High, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences (1,091 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.