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Foothill High

Pleasanton Unified · Alameda County · 4375 Foothill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588-9799

(925) 461-6600 · www.foothillfalcons.org/

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10/10
#52
Rank 52 out of 1,227
Top 4%
English Language Arts10/10 · #63 · 95th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #44 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #106 · 92nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Pleasanton is one of the Tri-Valley's most sought-after communities — a well-planned suburb with tree-lined streets, strong civic pride, and easy access to both the Bay Area and the broader Central Valley corridor. Foothill High sits comfortably among California's top public high schools, drawing families who prioritize rigorous academics and a well-rounded campus experience in equal measure. It's a natural fit for households that want the feel of a tight-knit community without sacrificing the kind of academic firepower that opens doors to selective colleges.

Student Demographics

528 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
280 (53%)
White
150 (28%)
Hispanic
50 (9%)
Multiple Races
31 (6%)
Filipino
12 (2%)
African American
8 (2%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners26 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged50 (9%)
Students with Disabilities33 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,169
Enrollment
97.1
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
25.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
42.6%
AP Participation
of students
937
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Falcons · CIF North Coast Section

31
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Diving

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #528 · 76th percentile

205 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found