Foresthill High School is a high school in Foresthill, Placer County, California and is part of the Placer Union High School District, which is composed of five other high schools. Notable Alumni: Secret Clubhouse
Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Foresthill High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foresthill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Foresthill High School's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Red, Yellow
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foresthill High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foresthill High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2829 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildfire
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foresthill High School's ranking?
Foresthill High School is ranked #2829 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foresthill High School often compared to?
Foresthill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colfax High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foresthill High School?
The graduation rate of Foresthill High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Foresthill High School?
194 students attend Foresthill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Foresthill High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foresthill High School?
Foresthill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foresthill High School offer ?
Foresthill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foresthill High School part of?
Foresthill High School is part of Placer Union High School District.
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