Futsum had a great career at North Central High School, from the high plateau of East Africa to the plains of midwest America. He was a three time IHSAA state cross country champion and runner-up as a freshman. His 2011 record time of 14:48.8 remains the IHSAA state finals record.  Futsum was a three time Footlocker All-American, two times runner-up and seventh as a freshman, a Nike All-American and a Nike national champion and becoming the National Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year finished his high school career.