Serving 1,771 students in grades 9-12, Hilltop Senior High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hilltop Senior High serves the west part of Chula Vista, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance being about 2.3 miles from the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilltop Senior High School's student population of 1,771 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,771 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Lancers'
School Rankings
Hilltop Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3860 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Lancers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilltop Senior High School's ranking?
Hilltop Senior High School is ranked #3860 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hilltop Senior High School often compared to?
Hilltop Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonita Vista Senior High School, Otay Ranch Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hilltop Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hilltop Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Hilltop Senior High School?
1,771 students attend Hilltop Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hilltop Senior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilltop Senior High School?
Hilltop Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hilltop Senior High School offer ?
Hilltop Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hilltop Senior High School part of?
Hilltop Senior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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