5820 Andersons Rd
Foresthill, CA 95631

I monitored this small town high school closely a year prior to my child entering high school and while any school has its strengths and weaknesses, I saw a continual trend of something good getting even better and have now entrusted two children to FHS and am not at all disappointed. In just his 2nd year as principal, Randy Ittner has worked hard to create a positive environment on campus, raise the bar on academics, provide more opportunity to help those who struggle (and simultaneously reward those who are on their game) through the PLUS period program, orchestrated distance learning for AP classes and other electives so FHS students have access to a much broader range of classes without having to travel off site.The small school size allows for a strong sense of community between students and faculty and opportunities for participation in sports and other extracurriculars that simply wouldn't be available to 'average' student athletes at larger schools. The Leadership class is a fantastic way for any student who wishes to make a difference to really have a venue to facilitate change. The teachers and administration truly know my children, they care, they act when approached with a serious concern (which we have had personal experience with). If you want a small town school that reaches out with support for the underdog, provides opportunities to participate in any interest while also offering challenging academic courses for AP and preparation for college in a place where 'everybody knows your name', FHS is a great place to be.In all fairness, are there weaknesses at FHS, absolutely. But none have been game-changers for us. And as referenced, the new administration is constantly evaluating and responding how to improve and affect students for the better. As with any group you are a part of, get involved and you as a parent or student or community member can make this great school even better.

The classes are effortless isn’t hard at all to get A’s and B’s just do your schoolwork it’s just boring. Most staff are nice although some teachers like the PE teacher couldn’t care less about there job targets people and picks favorites the yard duties are cool campus is mostly clean although it can get pretty bad the rules are dumb lots of over reacting not much freedom. Kids are constantly bullied for appearance, scent, weight etc. Although special ed kids are treated very well by staff and students. If you wanna go here it’s fine just pick the right group of kids to hang out with.