Foothill High

www.foothillfalcons.org/

2,199 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Foothill High School, located in Pleasanton, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in the Pleasanton Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education pathways, and robust support services designed to prepare students for competitive four-year universities and diverse post-secondary goals.

Beyond its academic achievements, Foothill High is noted for a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes student involvement through an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, award-winning performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s mission focuses on fostering an inclusive and collaborative community, supported by dedicated faculty and strong parental involvement. By balancing high academic expectations with holistic personal development, Foothill High provides a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character, innovation, and civic engagement.

2,199

Total Students

89.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	691
Hispanic	236
Black	31
Asian	1,083
Two or More	141
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
1,083 (49.5 %)
White
691 (31.6 %)
Hispanic
236 (10.8 %)
Two or More
141 (6.4 %)
Black
31 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pleasanton Unified
Phone:	(925)461-6600
Website:	http://www.foothillfalcons.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 569

Grade 10 505

Grade 11 575

Grade 12 550