Foothill High School

Summary:

Foothill High School is a public high school located in Henderson, Nevada, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,383 students. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is the 7th ranked district out of 13 in Nevada and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Foothill High School consistently ranks in the top 40 out of 96-97 Nevada high schools, with a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 and 3-star ratings in recent years. The school outperforms the Clark County and Nevada state averages in several key academic metrics, including 30.9% of students being proficient or better in the EOC Science Exam, compared to 19.6% for Clark County and 20.2% for Nevada, and 64.2% of students being proficient or better in the ACT English exam, compared to 46.3% for Clark County and 45.6% for Nevada. Foothill's performance in these areas has been consistently strong over the past few years.

Foothill High School has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 51.11% White, 7.39% African American, 25.47% Hispanic, 4.41% Asian, and a mix of other races. This diversity is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Boulder City High School, which has a student population that is 75.19% White. Additionally, Foothill High School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 100% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's student-teacher ratio of 22.6 is slightly higher than the nearby schools, which could present challenges in terms of individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 College Dr
       Henderson, NV  89002


(702) 799-3500

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,308 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.8 Help
Number of students:  2,362

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.8%
Hispanic:
27.3%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Foothill High School ranks better than 73.2% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 13th among 47 ranked high schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Foothill High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.8%), Hispanic (27.3%), two or more races (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Foothill High School is 23.8, which is the 33rd best among 47 high schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foothill High School is $9,308. 38 high schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foothill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Foothill High School 26th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Foothill High School in the ranking list.)

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Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Foothill High School

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Rank History for all students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.67 26th 55 52.7%
2008 72.29 18th 63 71.4%
2009 69.02 15th 60 75.0%
2010 60.28 19th 47 59.6%
2011 56.17 33rd 69 52.2%
2012 59.92 30th 71 57.7%
2013 68.81 37th 110 66.4%
2014 70.93 25th 105 76.2%
2015 63.69 44th 107 58.9%
2016 59.67 37th 113 67.3%
2017 58.76 40th 125 68.0%
2018 59.40 37th 118 68.6%
2019 61.69 43rd 136 68.4%
2021 38.99 56th 101 44.6%
2022 55.48 36th 96 62.5%
2023 68.31 34th 96 64.6%
2024 70.27 26th 97 73.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.54 15th 50 70.0%
2018 42.59 25th 52 51.9%
2019 57.50 20th 56 64.3%
2022 44.38 12th 21 42.9%
2023 52.77 10th 17 41.2%
2024 34.01 16th 19 15.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.54 5th 47 89.4%
2018 74.20 7th 53 86.8%
2019 47.27 22nd 61 63.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.55 8th 57 86.0%
2018 71.58 10th 60 83.3%
2019 65.01 11th 65 83.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.59 20th 75 73.3%
2018 54.20 31st 99 68.7%
2019 47.22 53rd 109 51.4%
2021 26.07 41st 52 21.2%
2022 54.52 15th 38 60.5%
2023 58.34 17th 48 64.6%
2024 78.91 15th 60 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.61 21st 80 73.8%
2018 52.27 40th 99 59.6%
2019 61.34 40th 121 66.9%
2021 36.36 47th 73 35.6%
2022 57.03 29th 67 56.7%
2023 70.20 22nd 70 68.6%
2024 67.15 23rd 68 66.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.66 18th 79 77.2%
2018 61.39 30th 108 72.2%
2019 56.38 48th 126 61.9%
2021 37.60 43rd 75 42.7%
2022 60.71 27th 75 64.0%
2023 52.85 33rd 75 56.0%
2024 65.55 26th 77 66.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.40 4th 44 90.9%
2018 42.98 25th 49 49.0%
2019 34.10 35th 53 34.0%
2022 52.19 15th 29 48.3%
2024 47.72 12th 25 52.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.77 17th 46 63.0%
2018 40.37 28th 54 48.1%
2019 33.73 32nd 56 42.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.04 19th 73 74.0%
2018 52.18 33rd 92 64.1%
2019 47.13 50th 110 54.5%
2021 40.46 25th 52 51.9%
2022 49.78 21st 46 54.3%
2023 64.20 15th 50 70.0%
2024 60.76 22nd 60 63.3%
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Rank History for White students at Foothill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.86 26th 78 66.7%
2018 51.77 40th 100 60.0%
2019 51.92 50th 117 57.3%
2021 29.02 52nd 75 30.7%
2022 52.33 28th 66 57.6%
2023 54.68 28th 62 54.8%
2024 61.73 27th 65 58.5%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Friday, September 20, 2019

Open Quote Foothill is an excellent High School. The teachers really go out of their way for the kids. The neighborhood nearby is one of the best in town too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Foothill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 1028 49 53 138 10 n/a n/a 0 1278
2001 1640 79 109 233 18 n/a n/a 0 2079
2002 1499 91 88 265 20 n/a n/a 0 1963
2003 1499 91 88 265 20 n/a n/a 0 1963
2004 1536 103 102 265 18 n/a n/a 0 2024
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2098 2098
2006 1601 155 139 339 23 n/a n/a 0 2257
2007 1627 187 164 378 21 n/a n/a 0 2377
2008 1701 186 165 460 27 n/a n/a 0 2539
2009 1701 188 155 512 24 n/a n/a 0 2580
2010 1752 188 146 476 21 n/a n/a 0 2583
2011 1771 171 172 507 20 1 13 0 2655
2012 1662 124 91 543 11 20 188 0 2639
2013 1645 134 92 571 16 28 180 0 2666
2014 1673 130 96 637 18 35 178 0 2767
2015 1715 136 90 687 19 45 191 0 2883
2016 1639 140 98 736 18 45 206 0 2882
2017 1670 125 116 726 13 37 196 0 2883
2018 1682 157 117 653 18 33 188 0 2848
2019 1570 158 105 645 21 29 192 0 2720
2020 1499 184 102 658 19 22 182 0 2666
2021 1309 183 85 674 20 26 186 0 2483
2022 1298 180 97 649 13 28 224 1 2490
2023 1218 176 105 607 14 38 224 1 2383
2024 1152 184 99 645 18 34 229 1 2362

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Foothill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1278 55.0 23.2 n/a
2001 2079 78.0 26.7 n/a
2002 1963 77.0 25.5 n/a
2003 1963 77.0 25.5 n/a
2004 2024 94.0 21.5 n/a
2005 2098 n/a n/a n/a
2006 2257 87.0 25.9 n/a
2007 2377 93.0 25.6 n/a
2008 2539 99.0 25.6 14.1
2009 2580 97.0 26.6 15.3
2010 2583 102.0 25.3 18.2
2011 2655 104.0 25.5 25.3
2012 2639 103.0 25.6 32.2
2013 2666 102.0 26.1 26.3
2014 2767 109.0 25.3 25.6
2015 2883 109.0 26.4 26.1
2016 2882 110.0 26.2 31
2017 2883 109.0 26.4 31.5
2018 2848 110.0 25.8 27.7
2019 2720 98.0 27.7 31.9
2020 2666 110.0 24.2 32.7
2021 2483 93.0 26.6 41.8
2022 2490 n/a n/a n/a
2023 2383 105.0 22.6 100
2024 2362 99.0 23.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Foothill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1278 55.0 23.2 n/a
2001 2079 78.0 26.7 n/a
2002 1963 77.0 25.5 n/a
2003 1963 77.0 25.5 n/a
2004 2024 94.0 21.5 n/a
2005 2098 n/a n/a n/a
2006 2257 87.0 25.9 n/a
2007 2377 93.0 25.6 n/a
2008 2539 99.0 25.6 14.1
2009 2580 97.0 26.6 15.3
2010 2583 102.0 25.3 18.2
2011 2655 104.0 25.5 25.3
2012 2639 103.0 25.6 32.2
2013 2666 102.0 26.1 26.3
2014 2767 109.0 25.3 25.6
2015 2883 109.0 26.4 26.1
2016 2882 110.0 26.2 31
2017 2883 109.0 26.4 31.5
2018 2848 110.0 25.8 27.7
2019 2720 98.0 27.7 31.9
2020 2666 110.0 24.2 32.7
2021 2483 93.0 26.6 41.8
2022 2490 n/a n/a n/a
2023 2383 105.0 22.6 100
2024 2362 99.0 23.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Foothill High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $230 (3.0%) $7,417 (97.0%) $7,647
2020 $211 (2.8%) $7,332 (97.2%) $7,543
2021 $758 (9.9%) $6,893 (90.1%) $7,651
2022 $1,116 (12.0%) $8,192 (88.0%) $9,308

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Foothill High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 136 High schoolsRanks 34th of 96 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Science (Foothill High School)3733.1
 3.9%
   9th Grade Science (Clark County)27.619.6
 8%
   9th Grade Science (Nevada)27.721.1
 6.6%
10th Grade Science (Foothill High School)9.419.8
 10.4%
   10th Grade Science (Clark County)15.215.6
 0.4%
   10th Grade Science (Nevada)20.917.1
 3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Foothill High School)3028.2
 1.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)24.519.2
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)25.519.7
 5.8%
11th Grade English (Foothill High School)51.162.4
 11.3%
   11th Grade English (Clark County)46.245.9
 0.3%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%
All Grades Science (Foothill High School)35.732.2
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)26.918.7
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)26.920.1
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students27202383
 12.4%
African American158176
 11.4%
American Indian2114
 33.3%
Asian105105
Hispanic645607
 5.9%
Pacific Islander2938
 31%
White15701218
 22.4%
Two or More Races192224
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.9%100%
 68%


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Students at Foothill High School are 49% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,362 students attended Foothill High School.

Foothill High School ranks 26th of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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