Foresthill Divide
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Foresthill Divide
The Foresthill Divide Loop Trail is a popular hiking trail located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. The trail is approximately 8.5 miles in length and offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. It’s a great trail for hikers of all levels, from beginners to experienced backpackers.
The trailhead is located near the Foresthill Divide Bridge, which is the highest bridge in California. From here, the trail winds through a variety of terrain, including rolling hills, open meadows, and dense forests. Along the way, hikers will be treated to stunning views of the American River Canyon and the surrounding mountains.
The trail is well maintained and marked with signs that provide information about the flora and fauna of the area. There are several points of interest along the way, including a waterfall, a lake, and several lookouts with breathtaking views.
The Foresthill Divide Loop Trail is a great way to spend a day in the outdoors and experience the beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, you’re sure to find something enjoyable on this trail.
Address:
22888 Foresthill Rd.
Foresthill, CA 95631Phone:
(530) 367-3782
Site:
Grades:
K – 8
Enrollment:
391 students
Overview Foresthill Divide
Foresthill Divide serves 391 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Foresthill Divide placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Foresthill Divide
Foresthill Divide is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Foresthill Divide is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.