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Foothill High

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 11–12
San Jose, California · East Side Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students268
Student:Teacher16.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Foothill
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
268
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
77%+11.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
11–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Foothill High is a public high serving grades 11–12 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 268 students. It is part of the East Side Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span11–12
DistrictEast Side Union High
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95127
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061182001300

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment268
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino89.7%
Black / African American6.7%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
89.7%
Black
6.7%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
1.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)