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Foothill High

501 Park Dr., Bakersfield, CA, 93306

About Foothill High

Foothill High School is one of the best schools in the Kern High School District. It has about 2,135 students in grades 9–12. The school has about 24 students for every teacher, and 94% of the students are minorities, making it a very diverse place to learn. Foothill High School is dedicated to helping its 91% of students who come from low-income families by offering special academic programs and Advancement Placement (AP) opportunities, which only 17% of students take advantage of. According to the most recent academic data, 16% of students are good at math and 46% are good at reading. Students are also encouraged to take standardized tests, and the average SAT score is 1050. The school is known for being one of the best because it focuses on inclusivity and student support services. It also encourages students to be strong and work together. The campus stands out because it is committed to giving all students equal access to educational resources and helping them get ready for a wide range of post-secondary options, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Foothill High Contact Information

Address

501 Park Dr., Bakersfield, CA, 93306

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Phone

(661) 366-4491

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 46% in Reading.
87
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2063
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5122 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Foothill High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.62%
Asian 0.63%
Hispanic 89.43%
Black 3.39%
Two+ Races 0.34%
Native Am. 0.39%
White
5.62%
Asian
0.63%
Hispanic
89.43%
Black
3.39%
Two+ Races
0.34%
Native Am.
0.39%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2063
48.62%
1003 Female
51.33%
1059 Male

Student Population

2063 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

343 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Foothill High School is keeping its promise to get students ready for jobs by opening new academies for Computer Science and Logistics. These schools just got some new tools that are standard in the field to help with hands-on technical training. The campus is putting in a lot of effort right now to make the Bakery and Food Service program a success. Students in this program can earn professional certifications and work in modern kitchens. The school's sports department is also happy with how well its soccer and wrestling teams have been doing lately.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Foothill High push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Foothill High has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q4. Does Foothill High support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. What does Foothill High do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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