For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,034 students in Upland, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Upland, CA are Upland High School and Hillside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upland, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Upland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Upland, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upland High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Upland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upland High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 West 11th St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7880
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 2,905 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1558 West Ninth St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-8400
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 949-8400
Grades: 10-12
| 129 students
Upland, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Upland Virtual (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
390 N Euclid Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-1864
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-1864
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Upland, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Upland, CA include Upland High School and Hillside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Upland?
2 public high schools are located in Upland.
What is the racial composition of students in Upland?
Upland public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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