Hillside Junior/senior High School

3305 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962

Rating

Bottom 50%

Hillside Junior/senior High School serves 36 students in grades 7-12.

Hillside Junior/senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 36 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillside Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Hillside Junior/senior High School's student population of 36 students has grown by 300% over five school years.

The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

36 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

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School Rankings

Hillside Junior/senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hillside Junior/senior High School is 0.36, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2653 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

Hispanic

78%

56%

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Black

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White

19%

22%

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Hawaiian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.63

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Graduation Rate

(18-19)

≥50%

84%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

56%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

20%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mountain Empire Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillside Junior/senior High School's ranking?

Hillside Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Hillside Junior/senior High School?

The graduation rate of Hillside Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.

How many students attend Hillside Junior/senior High School?

36 students attend Hillside Junior/senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Hillside Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Junior/senior High School?

Hillside Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Hillside Junior/senior High School offer ?

Hillside Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Hillside Junior/senior High School part of?

Hillside Junior/senior High School is part of Mountain Empire Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

June 16, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 36 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education