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Hilmar High School

7807 N. Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324

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Tel: (209) 667-5903

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Hilmar High School serves 715 students in grades 9-12.

Hilmar High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 715 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hilmar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Hilmar High School's student population of 715 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

715 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Hilmar High School is ranked within the top 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 Hilmar High School is 0.53, 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

#1575 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hilmar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hilmar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hilmar High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

41%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hilmar High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

55%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hilmar High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Hilmar High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Hilmar High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hilmar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hilmar 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 Hilmar High School's ranking?

Hilmar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

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

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Hilmar High School?

The graduation rate of Hilmar High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Hilmar High School?

715 students attend Hilmar High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Hilmar High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilmar High School?

Hilmar High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Hilmar High School offer ?

Hilmar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Hilmar High School part of?

Hilmar High School is part of Hilmar Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 715 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education