La Sierra High School vs. Hillcrest High School
Should you attend La Sierra High School or Hillcrest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Hillcrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 1,501 students in grades 9-12, La Sierra High School ranks in the bottom 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,824 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest 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 23% (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 86% 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
1,501 students
1,824 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6538 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3810 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
435
461
Grade 10 Students
346
443
Grade 11 Students
390
469
Grade 12 Students
330
451
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
81%
67%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
8%
14%
% Hawaiian
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1%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
18%
