Is Hillside Junior/Senior High a good school?

Hillside Junior/Senior High ranks in the bottom 10.6% of California high schools.

How many students attend Hillside Junior/Senior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 29 students attended Hillside Junior/Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Hillside Junior/Senior High?

Students at Hillside Junior/Senior High are 66% Hispanic, 24% White, 10% Two or more races.

Hillside Junior/Senior High School in Pine Valley CA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillside Junior/Senior High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Hillside Junior/Senior High ranks worse than 89.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hillside Junior/Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.5%), White (24.1%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillside Junior/Senior High is 19.2, which is the 2^nd best among 2 high schools in the Mountain Empire Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Hillside Junior/Senior High employs 1.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillside Junior/Senior High is $10,815. 2 high schools in the Mountain Empire Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillside Junior/Senior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hillside Junior/Senior High 2076^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Hillside Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

Mountain Empire Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Empire Unified 1327^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hillside Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.68	2699^th	2740	1.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hillside Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.57	2326^th	2359	1.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hillside Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Hillside Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	40.70	688^th	1653	58.4%
2005	34.83	924^th	1901	51.4%
2006	29.31	1111^th	1968	43.5%
2007	14.69	1730^th	2063	16.1%
2008	7.94	1921^st	2117	9.3%
2009	19.70	1822^nd	2238	18.6%
2010	10.21	2006^th	2281	12.1%
2011	5.02	2151^st	2367	9.1%
2012	4.93	2139^th	2354	9.1%
2013	4.99	2203^rd	2426	9.2%
2022	24.19	1555^th	2123	26.8%
2023	10.62	2020^th	2348	14.0%
2024	9.20	2076^th	2323	10.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillside Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.34	1819^th	2247	19.0%
2024	8.36	2069^th	2235	7.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Hillside Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.21	1838^th	2118	13.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Hillside Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.66	2146^th	2207	2.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hillside Junior/Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.09	1776^th	2142	17.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillside Junior/Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	44	0	0	11	16	n/a	n/a	0	71
1998	45	0	0	10	15	n/a	n/a	0	70
1999	37	2	0	8	13	n/a	n/a	0	60
2000	35	2	0	16	8	n/a	n/a	1	62
2001	27	0	0	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	44
2002	53	1	0	23	22	n/a	n/a	0	99
2003	53	1	0	23	22	n/a	n/a	0	99
2004	44	0	0	21	15	n/a	n/a	1	81
2005	39	2	0	18	11	n/a	n/a	0	70
2006	28	1	0	17	10	n/a	n/a	1	57
2007	34	1	0	25	17	n/a	n/a	0	77
2008	17	n/a	n/a	14	11	n/a	n/a	0	42
2009	28	0	0	17	16	0	1	0	62
2010	29	0	0	19	10	0	0	0	58
2011	21	2	0	10	8	0	0	0	41
2012	12	0	0	7	4	0	0	0	23
2013	8	0	0	2	3	0	0	0	13
2014	11	0	0	4	2	0	1	0	18
2015	5	1	0	5	3	0	1	0	15
2016	3	0	0	5	1	0	1	0	10
2017	3	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	9
2018	5	0	0	8	1	1	2	0	17
2019	6	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	16
2020	5	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	12
2021	7	0	0	28	1	0	0	0	36
2022	8	2	0	33	2	0	4	0	49
2023	7	0	0	19	0	0	3	0	29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillside Junior/Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	71	2.5	28.4	35.2
1998	70	2.2	31.8	38.6
1999	60	2.3	26.1	45
2000	62	2.2	28.2	34.4
2001	44	2.5	17.6	25
2002	99	3.0	33.0	31.3
2003	99	3.0	33.0	31.3
2004	81	3.7	21.9	43.8
2005	70	3.4	20.6	17.1
2006	57	2.8	20.4	46.4
2007	77	1.8	42.8	36.4
2008	42	1.5	28.0	28.6
2009	62	3.0	20.0	43.5
2010	58	4.0	14.5	48.3
2011	41	n/a	n/a	63.4
2012	23	3.6	6.2	87
2013	13	1.7	7.4	30.8
2014	18	1.0	18.0	72.2
2015	15	1.0	15.0	80
2016	10	1.0	10.0	70
2017	9	1.0	9.0	44.4
2018	17	0.5	34.0	47.1
2019	16	1.0	16.0	18.8
2020	12	n/a	n/a	33.3
2021	36	3.0	12.0	55.6
2022	49	3.0	16.3	69.4
2023	29	1.5	19.2	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillside Junior/Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	71	2.5	28.4	35.2
1998	70	2.2	31.8	38.6
1999	60	2.3	26.1	45
2000	62	2.2	28.2	34.4
2001	44	2.5	17.6	25
2002	99	3.0	33.0	31.3
2003	99	3.0	33.0	31.3
2004	81	3.7	21.9	43.8
2005	70	3.4	20.6	17.1
2006	57	2.8	20.4	46.4
2007	77	1.8	42.8	36.4
2008	42	1.5	28.0	28.6
2009	62	3.0	20.0	43.5
2010	58	4.0	14.5	48.3
2011	41	n/a	n/a	63.4
2012	23	3.6	6.2	87
2013	13	1.7	7.4	30.8
2014	18	1.0	18.0	72.2
2015	15	1.0	15.0	80
2016	10	1.0	10.0	70
2017	9	1.0	9.0	44.4
2018	17	0.5	34.0	47.1
2019	16	1.0	16.0	18.8
2020	12	n/a	n/a	33.3
2021	36	3.0	12.0	55.6
2022	49	3.0	16.3	69.4
2023	29	1.5	19.2	72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillside Junior/Senior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,815

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillside Junior/Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	16	29	81.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	19	90%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	7	16.7%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	72.4%	53.7%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Sunrise High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	7454 Pine Blvd.	Pine Valley	91962	San Diego County	Mountain Empire Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 473-8693	13	1	10.1	76.9%	4 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$10,227
Mountain Empire High	Public	9-12	3305 Buckman Springs Rd.	Pine Valley	91962	San Diego County	Mountain Empire Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 473-8601	433	22	19.8	48.0%	120 (27.7%)	13 (3.0%)	266 (61.4%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	32.8	1342^nd of 2323 public high schools	42.2%		29	1446^th of 2348 public high schools	38.4%	104	14.5	9.7	12.1	42.9	42.9	20.0	20.0	$11,673
Hillside Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	7454 Pine Blvd.	Pine Valley	91962	San Diego County	Mountain Empire Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 473-8693	29	2	19.2	72.4%	7 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (65.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)	9.2	2076^th of 2323 public high schools	10.6%		10.6	2020^th of 2348 public high schools	14.0%	56			7.7		15.4		0.0	$10,815
Cottonwood Community Day	Public	7-12	3291 Buckman Springs Rd.	Pine Valley	91962	San Diego County	Mountain Empire Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 473-9022	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)								$18,545

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