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#1841 of 2,268 schools in GA
Foothills Regional High School
High School · State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School · Athens, GA
A high school in Athens, GA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B, Athens, GA 30607
- Math 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 8.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Foothills Regional High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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 GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foothills Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,727
Median home value
$235,000
Median rent
$1,012/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Clarke Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,842 | Compare → |
| Monsignor Donovan Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 88 | 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.
State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Foothills Regional High School is listed in State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foothills Regional High School
Foothills Regional High School is a public high school in Athens, GA, part of State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School, serving approximately 2,157 students in grades 9th-12th with a 74.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,841 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothills Regional High School
What grades does Foothills Regional High School serve?
Foothills Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Foothills Regional High School?
Foothills Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Regional High School is 74.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foothills Regional High School rank in GA?
Foothills Regional High School ranks #1,841 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Foothills Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothills Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foothills Regional High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Foothills Regional High School a charter school?
No, Foothills Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foothills Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Foothills Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foothills Regional High School?
78.0% of students at Foothills Regional High School 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
- 2,157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 74.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clarke County
- Phone
- (706) 795-2191
- 4-Year Graduation
- 8.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30607)
- 11,220
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30607; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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