Serving 2,718 students in grades 9-12, Folsom 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Folsom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Folsom High School's student population of 2,718 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Folsom High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folsom High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
15%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Folsom High School is ranked #701 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Folsom High School often compared to?
Folsom High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Del Lago High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Folsom High School?
The graduation rate of Folsom High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Folsom High School?
2,718 students attend Folsom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Folsom High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folsom High School?
Folsom High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Folsom High School offer ?
Folsom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Folsom High School part of?
Folsom High School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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