Hilltop High School is a four-year public high school in Chula Vista, California. It is part of Sweetwater Union High School District. As of 2023, Bill Walsh is the current principal of Hilltop High.
Serving 1,771 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 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilltop Senior High School's student population of 1,771 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,771 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Black
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Lancers'
School Rankings
Hilltop Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop Senior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3860 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lancers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilltop Senior High School's ranking?
Hilltop Senior High School is ranked #3860 out of 9,523 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 Otay Ranch Senior High School, Bonita Vista 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 34% 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 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hilltop Senior High School?
1,771 students attend Hilltop Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hilltop Senior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hilltop Senior High School?
Hilltop Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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