Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Folsom Lake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Folsom Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Folsom Lake High School's student population of 47 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to excellence in education
School Rankings
Folsom Lake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folsom Lake High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
40%
20%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Folsom Lake High School's ranking?
Folsom Lake High School is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Folsom Lake High School often compared to?
Folsom Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Union High School, Folsom High School, Mira Loma High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Folsom Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Folsom Lake High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Folsom Lake High School?
47 students attend Folsom Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Folsom Lake High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Folsom Lake High School?
Folsom Lake High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Folsom Lake High School offer ?
Folsom Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Folsom Lake High School part of?
Folsom Lake High School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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