Folsom High School
- Public
- FOLSOM, CA
Public School
Folsom High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- FOLSOM, CA
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 499 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Folsom High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
84%
Percent Proficient - Math
65%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1320
516 responses
Average ACT
29
199 responses
AP Enrollment
26%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$136,187
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,131
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$588,956
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
94%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 53 responsesPoll
87%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 53 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,675
Free or Reduced Lunch
15%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 59 responses92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 59 responses93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 59 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$85,401
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.3%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 73 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 73 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 73 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$14,523 / year
National
$12,23987%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 76 responses54%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 76 responses78%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 76 responsesSimilar Schools
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Folsom High School Reviews
Rating 4.06 out of 5 499 reviews
Many members of the administration of the school are very difficult to respect and work with. Several teachers have been let go due to inappropriate interactions with students. Most teachers are very respectable and even go out of their way to support students heading into college, but I find it unacceptable for there still to be incidents that end up being incredibly disruptive to the entire class. Secondly, I and my peers have found the counseling department to be incredibly disappointing. More often than not, they provide incorrect or last minute information resulting in missed deadlines and unwanted classes, coming across as unavailable and inattentive to students who are simply asking for guidance. Lastly, the cafeteria food is disgusting, the meals barely counting as snacks with enough nutrition to last a full day. I propose that lunches be monetised again. They were not very expensive in the first place and the funds could be put to the neglected music and humanities classes.
I am a proud Folsom High alum. Between the academics, arts, and sports this school has it all. It prepares its students for academic success during and after their time at the school. The school sports are highly ranked and help give the students and school an overall prideful atmosphere. The school provides a safe space for students to learn and to grow. The clubs and art programs give students great opportunities to explore their interests and community. People normally say they hated high school, but I never did. This school was awesome and helped me grow as an independent individual in my adult life.
While most schools tend to lean towards either a strong focus on sports or academics, Folsom High School has perfected the formula for prioritizing both. Beginning with the academics, Folsom High has a wide variety of fun and career-driven courses for their students. Regarding careers, Folsom High provides excellent course pathways for students to take during all four years. For example, the engineering pathway at Folsom High is exceptionally strong, and even inexperienced programmers or innovators can acquire the knowledge required to pursue an engineering career. Additionally, the sports program at Folsom High is phenomenal, and there is a lot of diversity for students when it comes to choosing sports. Students can pursue athletics including football, tennis, lacrosse, and so much more. The coaches for all of these teams are amazing, and they make sure to push you to your full potential. Overall, Folsom High is a fantastic school and it gave me a fantastic high school experience.