Serving 1,620 students in grades 9-12, South Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Hills High School's student population of 1,620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Hills High School is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Hills High School often compared to?
South Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood High School, West Covina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Hills High School?
The graduation rate of South Hills High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Hills High School?
1,620 students attend South Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Hills High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hills High School?
South Hills High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Hills High School offer ?
South Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Hills High School part of?
South Hills High School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
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