Serving 49 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillside Junior/senior High School's student population of 49 students has grown by 206% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillside Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Junior/senior High School is 0.51, 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
#2653 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 #2653 out of 3,649 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 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 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hillside Junior/senior High School?
49 students attend Hillside Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hillside Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Junior/senior High School?
Hillside Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than 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.
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Last Day of School
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
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