Hillside High School serves 135 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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School Overview
Hillside High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
135 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillside High School is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
70%
56%

Black
11%
5%

White
12%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillside High School?
The graduation rate of Hillside High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hillside High School?
135 students attend Hillside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hillside High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside High School?
Hillside High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillside High School offer ?
Hillside High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Hillside High School part of?
Hillside High School is part of Upland Unified School District.
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