- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palo Cedro, CA
Foothill High
Federal NCES profile for Foothill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063660010326
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Palo Cedro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 32.6%
- 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 #1 of 4 public schools in Palo Cedro, CA.
School address
District: Shasta Union High · California
NCES ID 063660010326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Foothill High held near 1,432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 063660010326 · Palo Cedro, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,487 enr · 26.1:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta High (1,268 students)
Foothill High held near 1,432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 63.4 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
- This school
Foothill High
1,487 students
- Shasta High
Shasta High
1,268 students
- Enterprise Hig
Enterprise High
1,148 students
- Pioneer Contin 215
Pioneer Continuation High
215 students
- Shasta Collegi 76
Shasta Collegiate Academy
76 students
What this shows Foothill High reports 1,487 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,487
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% 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
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,160
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Foothill High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shasta Union High reports $15,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enterprise High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Collegiate Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~1,487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothill High
How many students attend Foothill High?
Foothill High has 1,487 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palo Cedro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,398 (2022-23) → 1,432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill High is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill High?
32.6% 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 White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Palo Cedro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill High?
Foothill High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 public schools in Palo Cedro?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palo Cedro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shasta Union High?
Besides Foothill High, Shasta Union High also operates Shasta High (1,268 students), Enterprise High (1,148 students), and Pioneer Continuation High (215 students). See the Shasta Union High district page for the complete list.