Hillsdale High School vs. San Mateo High School
Should I attend Hillsdale High School or San Mateo High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hillsdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
San Mateo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,647 students in grades 9-12, Hillsdale High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,669 students in grades 9-12, San Mateo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,647 students
1,669 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
399
403
Grade 10 Students
410
428
Grade 11 Students
427
386
Grade 12 Students
411
452
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
26%
% Hispanic
35%
45%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
32%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%