Foothills is an accredited public high school that empowers students to earn their high school diploma in a non-traditional setting. Designed for students who may not have found traditional high school to be a good fit, need to catch up, or wish to accelerate, Foothills provides a supportive and caring environment that fosters success.

With 16 in-person locations and a fully online virtual campus, Foothills offers a flexible, free-to-attend program with year-round access to coursework. Students benefit from small class sizes, technology-based learning with teacher support, and the ability to start at any time without repeating completed courses.

The school’s commitment to student success is further demonstrated through weekly one-on-one mentor meetings, individualized tutoring, attendance incentives, and access to Workforce Ready Programs. Students also have the opportunity for dual enrollment, earning college credit while still in high school, and receiving comprehensive support from counselors and social workers to ensure their academic, social, and emotional well-being.

Foothills Regional High School strives to be an accessible high-quality high school option that is flexible and responsive to the needs of the people of Georgia and its communities.

Foothills Regional High School is a community and state resource for students who want to earn a high school diploma in order to be successful in post-secondary and career options.

1. Students learn in different ways and at different rates, Foothills will accommodate these differences when possible.

2. Students learn more when they are responsible for their learning and behavior.

3. Students are most successful when provided a safe and secure environment in which to learn and excel.

4. Students are most successful when teachers and staff have high expectations and are highly qualified and coexist in a collegial environment.

5. Foothills Regional High School will be more successful with ongoing communication and outreach to partner school districts, the Department of Corrections, and other community partners.

6. Foothills Regional High School will be most effective with a consistent review of policies and procedures in order to ensure the highest-quality work possible.