Foothill Technology High School is a magnet high school in Ventura, California. The school is part of the Ventura Unified School District.
Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, Foothill Technology 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 962 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foothill Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Foothill Technology High School's student population of 962 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
962 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Black, Grey, Red
School Rankings
Foothill Technology High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill Technology High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill Technology High School's ranking?
Foothill Technology High School is ranked #901 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foothill Technology High School often compared to?
Foothill Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothill Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Foothill Technology High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Foothill Technology High School?
962 students attend Foothill Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Foothill Technology High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill Technology High School?
Foothill Technology High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill Technology High School offer ?
Foothill Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foothill Technology High School part of?
Foothill Technology High School is part of Ventura Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 9/8/2023
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