Foothill Middle College

A Unique High School Experience

Foothill Middle College is an alternative high school program for juniors and seniors located at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California. The Middle College program targets bright, college-bound students who may not be performing up to their full potential, or students who ready for a change from the traditional high school environment.

What the Program Offers

• A chance to complete high school graduation requirements by taking community college courses and high school courses concurrently.
• A serious learning environment where students take control of their own education.
• A chance for exploring individual interests through more diversified course offerings.
• A small school setting where students have greater opportunities for guidance and improvement.

Our Students

In order to be accepted to Foothill Middle College, all students must be enrolled in one of the following high schools:

• Henry M. Gunn High School
• Palo Alto High School
• Mountain View High School
• Los Altos High School
• Alta Vista High School

Did you Apply to Middle College for the 2013/2014 School Year?
We will be sending out letters to all applicants to inform them of their acceptance status by May 10th, 2013.

The idea of Middle College has been around for 25 years and was first developed in La Guardia Community College in New York. Middle College Programs across the country and particularly in the Bay Area are becoming more popular and more nationally recognized.

Foothill Middle College began in 1993 as a collaborative effort between Foothill College, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, and the Palo Alto Unified District.

The founders of the program, Principal Bill McClintock and Foothill President Bernadine Fong, wanted to create a true academic alternative that would keep bright, struggling students interested in school and help them transition into the college setting.