- Enrollment
- 3,067
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Marcos, CA
Foothills High
Federal NCES profile for Foothills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063488009629
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothills High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothills High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in San Marcos, CA.
School address
District: San Marcos Unified · California
NCES ID 063488009629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Foothills High held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 063488009629 · San Marcos, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 20.2:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: San Marcos High (3,067 students)
Foothills High held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foothills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Marcos Hig
San Marcos High
3,067 students
- Mission Hills
Mission Hills High
2,751 students
- San Elijo Midd
San Elijo Middle
1,395 students
- Woodland Park 1,184
Woodland Park Middle
1,184 students
- Double Peak 1,171
Double Peak
1,171 students
- This school 101
Foothills High
101 students
What this shows Foothills High reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothills High compares
Foothills 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$14,622
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
White 31.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Foothills High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Marcos Unified reports $14,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foothills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Elijo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Double Peak | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in San Marcos
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
San Marcos High
Standard public school
3,067 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Mission Hills High
Standard public school
2,751 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
High Tech High North County
Standard public school
409 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Twin Oaks High
Alternative education program
192 students 9.6:1 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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothills High
How many students attend Foothills High?
Foothills High has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Marcos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills High is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothills High?
41.1% of students at Foothills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothills High?
The largest demographic group at Foothills High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in San Marcos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothills High?
Foothills High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foothills High rank among high schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Marcos Unified?
Besides Foothills High, San Marcos Unified also operates San Marcos High (3,067 students), Mission Hills High (2,751 students), and San Elijo Middle (1,395 students). See the San Marcos Unified district page for the complete list.