- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000494
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 19/100 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
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Foothill Hs held near 2,362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.0 → 99.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 320006000494 · Henderson, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
2,406 enr · 22.9:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Foothill Hs held near 2,362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.0 → 99.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Foothill Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school
Foothill Hs
2,406 students
What this shows Foothill Hs reports 2,406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothill Hs compares
Foothill Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,383 (2022-23) → 2,362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.