At a glance
Reported students
1,475
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
51.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,475
Foothills Regional High School: 1,475 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
51.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,106
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 91.4:1
What the reported data says about Foothills Regional High School
Foothills Regional High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Athens. It is one of 1 current school records connected to State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School. NCES reports 1,475 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 51.6:1, above the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39.9%) and White (38.9%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Foothills Regional High School
- 1How do the reported 51.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8.41 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8.41
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.47
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4.77
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.9%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black39.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Foothills Regional High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Clarke County | PK–05 | 563 | 0.7 mi |
| Classic City High School High · Clarke County | 09–12 | 58 | 1.8 mi |
| Clarke Central High School High · Clarke County | 09–12 | 1,907 | 2.1 mi |
| Cedar Shoals High School High · Clarke County | 09–12 | 1,489 | 5.9 mi |
| Oconee County High School High · Oconee County | 09–12 | 1,313 | 8.1 mi |
| North Oconee High School High · Oconee County | 09–12 | 1,432 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Foothills Regional High School
What grades does Foothills Regional High School serve?
Foothills Regional High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School.
How many students attend Foothills Regional High School?
Foothills Regional High School reported 1,475 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,106 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Foothills Regional High School?
The calculated ratio is 51.6:1, based on 1,475 students and 28.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Foothills Regional High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Foothills Regional High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Foothills Regional High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Foothills Regional High School in?
Foothills Regional High School is part of State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School, based in Athens, GA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Foothills Regional High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School (0.7 mi), Classic City High School (1.8 mi), Clarke Central High School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.