Foothill High vs Highlands High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,417 students
Highlands High
North Highlands · Public high · Grades 9–12
778 students
| Measure | Foothill High Sacramento, California | Highlands High North Highlands, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1081 of 1,343 | #1209 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15088 of 16,910 | #15816 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,417 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 1,417 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Sacramento | North Highlands |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 16.7).
- •Highlands High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Highlands High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 92.2%).
- •Highlands High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.1).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 1,417 students compared with 778.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foothill High better than Highlands High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill High ranks higher (21.1 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foothill High and Highlands High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and North Highlands in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 1,417. Highlands High: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Highlands High rank in California?
Foothill High is 1081st of 1,343 and Highlands High is 1209th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).