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Foothill Hs

800 College Dr, Henderson, NV, 89002

About Foothill Hs

Foothill High School is a well-known public high school in Henderson, Nevada, for students in grades 9–12. It is a top school in the Clark County School District because it has a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs. The school can hold about 2,400 students, and there is one teacher for every 24 students. Students are encouraged to take hard classes, like Advanced Placement courses, which only 30% of students do, and it is one of the

best High School in "Nevada"

. Foothill High School has a diverse student body, with 51% of students being minorities. The school is also known for helping students who are all economically disadvantaged. The proficiency data shows good results, with 28% in math and 62% in reading. With about $10,483 per student from the district, the school is one of the most well-known in the area. Its strengths are that it has a high level of reading ability and is dedicated to getting all of its students ready for a variety of post-secondary options.

Foothill Hs Contact Information

Address

800 College Dr, Henderson, NV, 89002

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Phone

(702) 799-3500

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Website

ccsd.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 62% in Reading.
99
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2362
Total Students
$61320
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 148 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Foothill Hs

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: 7:00 AM to 1:11 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 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 48.77%
Asian 4.19%
Hispanic 27.31%
Black 7.79%
Two+ Races 9.7%
Native Am. 0.76%
White
48.77%
Asian
4.19%
Hispanic
27.31%
Black
7.79%
Two+ Races
9.7%
Native Am.
0.76%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2362
47.12%
1113 Female
52.84%
1248 Male

Student Population

2362 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

393 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Foothill High School has recently added to its specialized Computer Science and Cybersecurity labs. This gives students access to high-performance hardware for more difficult coding and networking projects. The school's performing arts department recently won state-level awards for its musical theater shows, which showed off the technical skills of the student performers and stage crew. The campus has also started a new College and Career Center program to help students directly with applying for scholarships and finding job training.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Foothill Hs do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at Foothill Hs?

Ans. Foothill Hs has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Foothill Hs?

Ans. Foothill Hs has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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