Foothill HS

2,383 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Foothill High School, located at 800 College Drive in Henderson, Nevada, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Clark County School District. Established in 1999, the school has developed a reputation for strong academic performance and a vibrant campus culture. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond academics, Foothill High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular offerings, including a highly competitive athletic program known as the "Falcons," as well as an active fine arts department, numerous student-led clubs, and organizations like the award-winning theater and music programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment, emphasizing school spirit and student involvement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with diverse opportunities for personal growth, Foothill High continues to be a focal point of the Henderson educational landscape.

2,383

Total Students

105.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothill HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,218
Hispanic	607
Black	176
Asian	105
Two or More	224
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	38

White
1,218 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
607 (25.5 %)
Two or More
224 (9.4 %)
Black
176 (7.4 %)
Asian
105 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
38 (1.6 %)
American Indian
14 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-3500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 638

Grade 10 652

Grade 11 526

Grade 12 544

Ungraded 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Foothill HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	638
Grade 10	652
Grade 11	526
Grade 12	544
Ungraded	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Foothill HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,148	48.2%
Male	1,234	51.8%
Not Specified	1	0%

High School 9th - 12th