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#5923 of 9,539 schools in CA
Foothills High
High School · San Marcos Unified · San Marcos, CA
A San Marcos Unified high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
158 Cassou Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
- Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Foothills High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foothills High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated890/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Marcos), 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
$93,065
Median home value
$714,700
Median rent
$2,078/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oaks HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Mission Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,834 | Compare → |
| North Coastal Consortium SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| St Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Marcos Unified
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #10 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foothills High is listed in San Marcos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foothills High
Foothills High is a public high school in San Marcos, CA, part of San Marcos Unified, serving approximately 110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,923 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothills High
What grades does Foothills High serve?
Foothills High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Foothills High?
Foothills High has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills High is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foothills High rank in CA?
Foothills High ranks #5,923 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Foothills High's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Foothills High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foothills High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Foothills High a charter school?
No, Foothills High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foothills High a Title I school?
No, Foothills High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foothills High?
50.0% of students at Foothills 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 290-2544
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92069)
- 46,825
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
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 92069; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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