Hillside High School is a public secondary school in Upland, California. It is one of two high schools in the Upland Unified School District. Hillside is a continuation school and enrolls 257 students from grades 10 through 12. Students must be at least 16 years of age to attend Hillside.
Serving 119 students in grades 10-12, Hillside 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillside High School's student population of 119 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside High School is 0.42, 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
#9445 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Upland Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside High School's ranking?
Hillside High School is ranked #9445 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillside High School?
The graduation rate of Hillside High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hillside High School?
119 students attend Hillside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hillside High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside High School?
Hillside High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillside High School offer ?
Hillside High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Hillside High School part of?
Hillside High School is part of Upland Unified School District.
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