South Hills High School, often known by its abbreviation SHHS, is a public high school located in the hills of the eastern part of West Covina, California.
Serving 1,568 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 1,568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 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 1,568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,568 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Motto
Home of the Huskies!
School Rankings
South Hills 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 South Hills High School is 0.35, 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
#3268 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Siberian Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hills High School's ranking?
South Hills High School is ranked #3268 out of 9,523 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 Edgewood High School, West Covina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Hills High School?
1,568 students attend South Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South Hills High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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