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Foothill High School vs. Aliso Niguel High School

Should you attend Foothill High School or Aliso Niguel 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.
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School Overview

School
Foothill High School
19251 Dodge Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Aliso Niguel High School
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Aliso Niguel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,196 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,608 students in grades 9-12, Aliso Niguel 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
2,196 students
2,608 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Foothill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aliso Niguel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Foothill High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aliso Niguel High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
117 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Foothill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aliso Niguel High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Foothill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tustin Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aliso Niguel High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1385 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#796 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Foothill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aliso Niguel High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in CA)
58%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tustin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aliso Niguel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tustin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aliso Niguel High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Foothill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tustin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Aliso Niguel High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Foothill High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Aliso Niguel High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
519
616
Grade 10 Students
560
663
Grade 11 Students
552
655
Grade 12 Students
565
674

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aliso Niguel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
10%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aliso Niguel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aliso Niguel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aliso Niguel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
37%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aliso Niguel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Foothill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aliso Niguel High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Foothill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aliso Niguel High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Foothill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aliso Niguel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Foothill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aliso Niguel High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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