Serving 1,640 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 1,640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Hills High School's student population of 1,640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Hills 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 South Hills High School is 0.38, 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
#3213 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
78%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hills High School's ranking?
South Hills High School is ranked #3213 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are South Hills High School often compared to?
South Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Covina High School, Edgewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend South Hills High School?
1,640 students attend South Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Hills High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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 22:1.
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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