Enrollment
2,406
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Henderson, NV
Foothill Hs
Federal NCES profile for Foothill Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000494
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill Hs has class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Hs ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foothill Hs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foothill Hs
Foothill Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 2,406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.6% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,406 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Henderson's high schools, it stands alongside Liberty Hs (3,203 students): Foothill Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 23.9:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Foothill Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Foothill Hs compares
Foothill Hs on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,406 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,406
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Nevada - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 7.8%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Foothill Hs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Foothill Hs.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Foothill Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothill Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Henderson
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Liberty Hs
Standard public school
3,203 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Coronado Hs
Standard public school
3,147 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Hs
Standard public school
2,436 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies Hs
Standard public school
2,395 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Nevada State High School Henderson
Standard public school
182 students
College of So Nv Hs South
Standard public school
157 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Foothill Hs
How many students attend Foothill Hs?
Foothill Hs has 2,406 students enrolled. It is a high school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Hs is 22.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill Hs?
99.6% of students at Foothill Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothill Hs?
The largest demographic group at Foothill Hs is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill Hs?
Foothill Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foothill Hs rank among high schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Hs ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Henderson, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Foothill Hs a good school?
Foothill Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Foothill Hs, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.
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