Arnold O. Beckman High School vs. Foothill High School
Should you attend Arnold O. Beckman High School or Foothill High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arnold O. Beckman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,776 students in grades 9-12, Arnold O. Beckman High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,126 students in grades 9-12, Foothill High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,776 students
2,126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
85 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1385 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
77%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Graduation Rate
96%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
706
539
Grade 10 Students
689
505
Grade 11 Students
709
546
Grade 12 Students
672
536
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
45%
10%
% Hispanic
28%
47%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
18%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%