Summary:
Foresthill, California, is served by three public schools—Foresthill Elementary (K-2), Foresthill Divide (3-8), and Foresthill High (9-12)—across the Foresthill Union Elementary and Placer Union High districts, providing education for roughly 660 students in a community with significant economic need.
Among these schools, Foresthill High School stands out for its exceptional 97.6% graduation rate and strong performance in English Language Arts and Science, consistently ranking above state averages. However, it faces a significant challenge in mathematics, with proficiency far below the state average, a trend that begins at Foresthill Divide Middle School. The middle school shows a relative strength in science but shares the concern in math, while Foresthill Elementary serves the youngest grades without standardized test data.
Key considerations for families include the notable gap between strong graduation rates and concerning chronic absenteeism, particularly at the high school, and the consistent underperformance in math across the upper grades despite favorable student-teacher ratios. The high school generally outperforms the elementary and middle schools in the Foresthill Union Elementary district in statewide rankings, but all schools show room for improvement in attendance and mathematics achievement.
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