- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Ana, CA
Foothill High
Federal NCES profile for Foothill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064015006638
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 12
- high schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill High has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill High ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015006638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Foothill High held near 2,196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 82.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-80 students YoY 064015006638 · Santa Ana, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,126 enr · 25.6:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Foothill High held near 2,196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 82.5 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
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- This school
Foothill High
2,126 students
- Tustin High
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- Sycamore Magne 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- Pioneer Middle 971
Pioneer Middle
971 students
What this shows Foothill High reports 2,126 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,126 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,126
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$15,381
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
White 36.5%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Foothill High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tustin High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | 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
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Santa Ana High
Standard public school
2,505 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Segerstrom High
Standard public school
2,376 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Valley High
Standard public school
1,908 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hector G. Godinez
Standard public school
1,687 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Century High
Standard public school
1,519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Middle College High
Alternative education program
448 students 26.4:1 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 (~2,126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothill High
How many students attend Foothill High?
Foothill High has 2,126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,276 (2022-23) → 2,196 (2023-24), nearly flat (-80).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill High is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill High?
24.7% 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 46.6% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill High?
Foothill High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill High ranks #5 of 12 high schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Foothill High, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Tustin High (1,627 students), and Orchard Hills (1,373 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.