Foothills High
158 Cassou Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069 Map
Math (met standard)
15%
state — · 2025-26
English (met standard)
39%
state — · 2025-26
Science (met standard)
10%
−24
state 34% · 2024-25
Low income
57%
free or reduced-price lunch
Students
101
2024-25
Students per teacher
20.2
2024-25
Test score trends
Share of students who met or exceeded the state standard each year.
Latest results by grade
| Grade | Math | English | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 27% state 33% · 2021-22 | 58% state 45% · 2021-22 | — |
| Grade 7 | 23% state 32% · 2021-22 | 54% state 49% · 2021-22 | — |
| Grade 8 | 33% state 29% · 2021-22 | 61% state 47% · 2021-22 | 37% state 29% · 2021-22 |
| Grade 11 | 12% state 31% · 2024-25 | 44% state 57% · 2024-25 | — |
| All grades | 15% state — · 2025-26 | 39% state — · 2025-26 | 10% state 34% · 2024-25 |
Results by year (all grades)
| School year | Math | English | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 15% | 39% | — |
| 2024-25 | 9% state 31% | 43% state 57% | 10% state 34% |
| 2023-24 | 8% state 28% | 37% state 56% | 11% state 32% |
| 2022-23 | 11% state 27% | 50% state 55% | 9% state 32% |
| 2021-22 | 36% state 30% | 61% state 49% | 33% state 29% |
| 2018-19 | 8% state 32% | 43% state 57% | 20% state 29% |
| 2017-18 | 6% state 31% | 26% state 56% | — |
| 2016-17 | 0% state 32% | 33% state 60% | — |
| 2015-16 | 14% state 32% | 50% state 59% | — |
| 2014-15 | 12% state 30% | 52% state 56% | — |
Graduation & college
4-year graduation rate
80%
state 88% · 2025-26
Graduates meeting UC/CSU (A–G)
3%
state 55% · 2025-26
College-going rate
50%
state 66% · 2022-23
Graduation rate: students who earned a regular diploma within four years. UC/CSU: share of graduates who completed the A–G courses required by the University of California and California State University. College-going: share of high school completers who enrolled in any college within 12 months.
Students
Race and ethnicity, 2024-25
- Asian 2%
- White 32%
- Hispanic 60%
- Black 2%
- Two or more 4%
- Other 0%
Year-by-year history is loaded from the NCES Common Core of Data (2017-18 onward).
Nearby schools
2025-26 results
Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.
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Twin Oaks High
Grades 9–12
Alternative
· San Marcos Unified
|
0.0 mi |
4%
−28
vs state
|
11%
−47
vs state
|
56% | |
|
Mission Hills High
Grades 9–12
· San Marcos Unified
|
2.5 mi |
32%
+1
vs state
|
61%
+4
vs state
|
45% | |
|
North Coastal Consortium Schools
Grades K–12
Special education
· San Diego County Office of Education
|
2.6 mi |
7%
|
27%
|
37% | |
|
High Tech High North County
Grades 9–12
Charter
· High Tech High North County District
|
4.1 mi |
35%
+3
vs state
|
81%
+24
vs state
|
42% | |
|
San Marcos High
Grades 9–12
· San Marcos Unified
|
4.4 mi |
36%
+4
vs state
|
56%
−1
vs state
|
32% | |
|
Dimensions Collaborative
Grades K–12
Charter
· Dimensions Collaborative District
|
4.4 mi |
30%
−9
vs state
|
43%
−6
vs state
|
39% | |
|
Alta Vista High (Continuation)
Grades 9–12
Alternative
· Vista Unified
|
4.6 mi |
4%
−28
vs state
|
0%
−57
vs state
|
94% | |
|
Vista Visions Academy
Grades K–12
Alternative
· Vista Unified
|
4.6 mi |
48%
+16
vs state
|
70%
+12
vs state
|
72% | |
|
Escondido High
Grades 9–12
· Escondido Union High
|
4.6 mi |
31%
−1
vs state
|
66%
+9
vs state
|
83% | |
|
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II
Grades K–12
Charter
· Pivot Charter School - San Diego II District
|
4.8 mi |
20%
−12
vs state
|
43%
−15
vs state
|
44% |
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