Hilltop Senior High School

555 Claire Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,885 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 33%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,885 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hilltop Senior High School's student population of 1,885 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,885 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hilltop Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop Senior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3871 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hilltop Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hilltop Senior 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 2021-22 school year data.
61%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hilltop Senior 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 2021-22 school year data.
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hilltop Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hilltop Senior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hilltop Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
76%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hilltop Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hilltop Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hilltop Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hilltop Senior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hilltop Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hilltop Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Hilltop Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hilltop Senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hilltop Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hilltop Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #3871 out of 9,602 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 33% 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 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hilltop Senior High School?
1,885 students attend Hilltop Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hilltop Senior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop Senior High School?
Hilltop Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,885 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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