Moonpreneur Icon

Hilltop Senior High

555 Claire Ave., Chula Vista, CA, 91910

About Hilltop Senior High

In Chula Vista, California, Hilltop Senior High School is a well-known public high school that serves about 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12. It has a student-teacher ratio of about 23:1 and is one of the best schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District. The school is known for its welcoming culture, with 85% of its students being minorities and 77% of them coming from low-income families. A 45% participation rate in Advanced Placement courses shows how good Hilltop Senior High School is at academics. Students do very well, with 56% of them being able to read well and 22% being able to do math well. The school sets up SAT and ACT tests for its students to help them reach their higher education goals. With about $14,942 per student in funding, the campus is a strong and supportive place to be. The academy is one of the most well-known schools because it is dedicated to both academic growth and making sure that all students have the same resources to succeed, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Hilltop Senior High Contact Information

Address

555 Claire Ave., Chula Vista, CA, 91910

View on Map

Phone

(619) 476-4200

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 56% in Reading.
80
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1841
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4304 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hilltop Senior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 14.88%
Asian 2.93%
Hispanic 76.97%
Black 1.9%
Two+ Races 2.55%
Native Am. 0.6%
White
14.88%
Asian
2.93%
Hispanic
76.97%
Black
1.9%
Two+ Races
2.55%
Native Am.
0.6%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1841
49%
902 Female
51%
939 Male

Student Population

1841 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

184 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

Hilltop Senior High is improving its academic programs by expanding its dual-language immersion program. This program helps students become highly biliterate in many core subjects. As part of the district's efforts to modernize, the school has also improved its sports and physical education facilities, giving students better places to stay healthy and fit. Also, new student-led environmental projects have been added to the science curriculum to encourage community leadership and sustainability in the area.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Hilltop Senior High?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Hilltop Senior High do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, men to ring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Hilltop Senior High?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

Hilltop Senior High

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with Hilltop Senior High

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.