Foothill High

Foothill High sits in the eastern part of Bakersfield, a working-class city in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley where the cost of living is low and the community ties run deep. The school serves a neighborhood that values grit and practicality, and while its academic scores fall in the lower quarter statewide, families here often find a tight-knit campus culture that larger suburban schools can't always offer. It may be a better fit for families who prioritize local connections and extracurriculars over test-score rankings, and who appreciate Bakersfield's unpretentious, hardworking character.