Serving 693 students in grades 9-12, Hilmar 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hilmar High School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hilmar 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 Hilmar High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4328 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
48%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilmar High School's ranking?
Hilmar High School is ranked #4328 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Hilmar High School?
693 students attend Hilmar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hilmar High School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 19:1, 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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