Below Average
#8314 of 9,539 schools in CA
Foothill High
High School · East Side Union High · San Jose, CA
An East Side Union High high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
230 Pala Ave., San Jose, CA 95127
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Foothill High score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 6% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foothill High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,548
Median home value
$995,100
Median rent
$2,549/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Popular Accelerated Family LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family LrngCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| James Lick HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Ace Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Side Union High
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foothill High is listed in East Side Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foothill High
Foothill High is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of East Side Union High, serving approximately 295 students in grades 11th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,314 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothill High
What grades does Foothill High serve?
Foothill High serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Foothill High?
Foothill High has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foothill High rank in CA?
Foothill High ranks #8,314 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Foothill High's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothill High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Foothill High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foothill High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Foothill High a charter school?
No, Foothill High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foothill High a Title I school?
No, Foothill High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foothill High?
69.8% of students at Foothill High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.9%
- Phone
- (408) 928-9100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95127)
- 61,091
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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