A new high school for Okotoks

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Welcome to the Okotoks High School Project page for Foothills School Division. Here we outline the project as well as offer engagement opportunities that arise along the way.

A new 10-12 high school in Okotoks has been a capital priority for Foothills School Division since 2015.

While the existing high school in Okotoks, École Secondaire Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts, continues to offer innovative learning and athletic opportunities for students, the facility was built to accommodate 1184 students. The school currently has an enrollment that is at 120% of its intended capacity. To meet the needs of the growing community, more student spaces are needed.

  • Okotoks had a population of 31,959 in 2022, the 16th highest in the province. The population of Okotoks increased 1.34% year-over-year and increased 6.39% in the last five years. (Alberta Regional Dashboard)
    • Based on 2022 data, over 2,600 students will be entering high school within the next 5 years. We can expect this number to grow based on the growth rate above as the community attracts new families.
  • Okotoks and the County of Foothills are building a water pipeline from Calgary that will be operational in 2025. Securing a reliable water supply will increase development and population growth in the school’s catchment area.

Welcome to the Okotoks High School Project page for Foothills School Division. Here we outline the project as well as offer engagement opportunities that arise along the way.

A new 10-12 high school in Okotoks has been a capital priority for Foothills School Division since 2015.

While the existing high school in Okotoks, École Secondaire Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts, continues to offer innovative learning and athletic opportunities for students, the facility was built to accommodate 1184 students. The school currently has an enrollment that is at 120% of its intended capacity. To meet the needs of the growing community, more student spaces are needed.

  • Okotoks had a population of 31,959 in 2022, the 16th highest in the province. The population of Okotoks increased 1.34% year-over-year and increased 6.39% in the last five years. (Alberta Regional Dashboard)
    • Based on 2022 data, over 2,600 students will be entering high school within the next 5 years. We can expect this number to grow based on the growth rate above as the community attracts new families.
  • Okotoks and the County of Foothills are building a water pipeline from Calgary that will be operational in 2025. Securing a reliable water supply will increase development and population growth in the school’s catchment area.
Page last updated: 16 Jan 2025, 03:51 PM