Serving 41 students in grades 7-12, Hillside Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillside Junior/senior High School's student population of 41 students has grown by 156% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Junior/senior High School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Hillside Junior/senior High School?
41 students attend Hillside Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hillside Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Junior/senior High School?
Hillside Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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Date
SPRING BREAK
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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