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See top schools in RiversideHillcrest High School is a well-known public high school in Riverside, California. It is one of five high schools in the Alvord Unified School District. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and has about 2,100 students. There is about one teacher for every 24 students. It is known as one of the best schools because of its tough academics and offers a lot of Advanced Placement® courses, with 32% of students taking them. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 86% of the students are minorities, and 74% of them are economically disadvantaged. 63% of students are good at reading, and 21% are good at math. Hillcrest High School is one of the best schools in the area. It is in a neighborhood where the average home price is about $615,000. It is known as one of the best schools for creating a college-like environment and giving students the tools they need to do well in a competitive world, and it is one of the best high school in California.
New Playground Name
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
1782 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
445 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
The Alvord Unified School District recently adopted new math, science, and world language curriculum materials for the 2025–2026 school year. Hillcrest High School students are already seeing the benefits of these changes. The school is also putting into place a new Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) strategic plan, which gives students more chances to be creative in a variety of art forms. The school also helps its student-athletes by offering a strong winter sports program. For example, the wrestling and basketball teams recently competed in matches as they prepare for the regional playoffs.
Q1. Do students get help with standardized tests?
Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.
Q2. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Hillcrest High?
Ans. Hillcrest High has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.
Q3. How does Hillcrest High encourage a good environment?
Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.
Q4. Are students able to look into more than one career path?
Ans. Yes, Hillcrest High has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.
Q5. Do students have lockers?
Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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