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Foothills Regional High School

2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B, Athens, GA, 30607

About Foothills Regional High School

Foothills Regional High School is a public high school in Athens, Georgia, that is part of the Clarke County School District and serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 1,000 to 1,200 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1. This is typical for a mid- to large-sized high school. Foothills Regional High School has a full academic program that includes college-prep classes, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and sports. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, and a lot of them are minorities, which is a good thing for the Athens community. About 29% of students are good at math and about 35% are good at reading (ELA). These numbers show that the student is doing okay in school and has room to improve. Foothills Regional High School is a public school, so it gets money from the state and local governments. The amount spent per student is in line with district standards. Students also take tests to see if they are ready for college, like the SAT.

Foothills Regional High School Contact Information

Address

2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B, Athens, GA, 30607

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Phone

(706) 795-2191

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 35% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
74 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2157
Total Students
$62692
Avg. Teacher Salary
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Led by competition winners
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 4:15 PM 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 43.25%
Asian 0.79%
Hispanic 13.07%
Black 36.81%
Two+ Races 5.89%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
43.25%
Asian
0.79%
Hispanic
13.07%
Black
36.81%
Two+ Races
5.89%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2157
50.16%
1082 Female
49.84%
1075 Male

Student Population

2157 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 74 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

256 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Foothills Regional High School has added more virtual learning options for 2025. This gives students more options for completing their coursework and earning their accredited Georgia diplomas online or in person, which is great for those who need a different way to graduate.

FAQ

Q1. Is Foothills Regional High School in the Clarke County School District?

Ans. Yes, the Clarke County School District runs the school.

Q2. Does Foothills Regional High School have Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

Ans. Yes, students who meet the requirements can take a number of different AP courses.

Q3. Do you offer career and technical education (CTE) programs?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in more than one CTE pathway.

Q4. Are there sports and other activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, the school has sports teams, clubs, and other groups for students.

Q5. Does Foothills Regional High School help students get ready for college?

Ans. Yes, guidance counselors help students plan their classes and get ready for college.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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
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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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