SOUTH HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

South Hills High is a public high school that is part of the Covina-Valley Unified school district, located in West Covina, CA with about 1,624 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, South Hills High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Hills High School, located in West Covina, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the students of the West Covina Unified School District. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a strong commitment to student development, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus is characterized by a vibrant school culture that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal growth within a supportive community environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Hills High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including a highly competitive athletic department, active student government, and various performing arts ensembles. The school takes pride in fostering a sense of "Huskie Pride," encouraging student participation in service-learning projects, clubs, and campus events. By balancing a rigorous college-preparatory focus with diverse social and developmental opportunities, South Hills High strives to cultivate well-rounded, civic-minded graduates ready to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

For more information, contact South Hills High at (626) 974-6220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

645 S. Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91723-0269
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SOUTH HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in West Covina, CA with about 1,624 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,624
Teachers:
69.25
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,624 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.5%
White
13.4%
Asian
11.8%
Black or African American
2.5%
Two or more races
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.