Foothill High School is a
public high school
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originally located in
Redding, California
Redding is the economic and cultural capital of the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California and the county seat of Shasta County. Redding lies along the Sacramento River, north of Sacramento, and south of California's northern border wi ...
but was moved in the late 1990s to its current location of
Palo Cedro
Palo Cedro (Spanish for "Cedar Wood") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. It is 8 miles (13 km) east of Redding, California. Its population is 2,931 as of the 2020 census, up from 1,269 from the 201 ...
,
California
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. It offers
grades
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9–12. It serves a wide radius from northeastern portions of
Redding to the west and
Shingletown to the east. Other communities served include
Millville,
Bella Vista,
Oak Run,
Whitmore,
Round Mountain,
Montgomery Creek and
Big Bend. The API score for the 2008–2009 school year was 820.
Academics
Foothill provides classes such as Computer Drafting, Exploring Engineering, Advertising on the Web, Photography, Math, and a Multi-Media Class.
Foothill also provides an excellent venue for sporting events.
Mr. Mitch Bahr—band director 2002–present—was nominated and won California State Teacher of the Year in 2016. Thanks to Mr. Bahr, Foothill provides one of the north state's most accessible and talented high school band programs.
References
External links
Foothill High School WebsiteFoothill Cougar Football Website
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High schools in Shasta County, California
Educational institutions established in 1999
Public high schools in California
1999 establishments in California