Boulder City High School vs. Foothill High School
Should you attend Boulder City 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
Boulder City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Foothill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 661 students in grades 9-12, Boulder City High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,362 students in grades 9-12, Foothill High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
661 students
2,362 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
99 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#221 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
167
622
Grade 10 Students
172
646
Grade 11 Students
159
587
Grade 12 Students
163
481
Ungraded Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
27%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
74%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
