Hilltop Senior High School

Hilltop Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
555 Claire Ave,  Chula Vista, CA
Sweetwater Union High School District
3.6
5.0
1,906 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Gray
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
37
AP Pass Rate
52.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
5.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
382:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
76.4%
White
14.5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Black
1.8%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 542 Students
University of California - San Diego 402 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 284 Students
University of California - Berkeley 209 Students
University of San Diego 209 Students
University of California - Irvine 202 Students
Southwestern College - California 182 Students
University of California - Davis 165 Students
University of Southern California 159 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 149 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 109 Students
Business 81 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Biology 60 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 39 Students
Criminology 35 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Engineering 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 397 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/8/2024
My experience at Hilltop Senior High School was bittersweet, I created strong bonds with the people around me. The facilities and staff is not always supportive of students and their concerns, the administration lacks organization. Clubs and participation is very big and common to be seen around Hilltop, from sports, to clubs, to extra classes, team-work is taught very early on.
2.0 Senior
6/3/2024
I went to Hilltop high school for all my four years of highschool. It felt that every year I was there it got more overwhelming to be there. The teachers were great just the overall environment felt bland and not a lot of school culture to bring students together.
3.0 Senior
11/6/2023
My school overall is very good. We have some great staff and resources, but on the other hand some staff don't listen when we speak up about staff. The restrooms are very nasty, the seats are dirty, there's no soap, and or toilet paper. Hopefully in the future they can improve.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 other
10/14/2023
I went to school at Hilltop, and it was one of the most amazing experiences ever. The community is so close and involved, it’s such a great environment for students to feel safe and grow. Students tend to build such great relationships with faculty, and it make the high school experience great!
5.0 parent
8/18/2023
All great teachers and very fun high school for my daughter
5.0 student
9/3/2017
I went to both Hilltop Middle and High, they are so great. The students are very nice and welcoming. There are little to no bullies going on in this school. The teachers are funny too. And the district provides everything for the school. Love it

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