HILLTOP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hilltop Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sweetwater Union High school district, located in Chula Vista, CA with about 2,141 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 87 teachers, Hilltop Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Hilltop Senior High School, located at 555 Claire Ave. in Chula Vista, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Sweetwater Union High School District. As a long-standing member of the local educational community, the school serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and professional career paths. The campus is well-regarded for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Hilltop Senior High provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. These opportunities are intended to develop well-rounded individuals and encourage school spirit. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, district policies, or specific academic resources, the school maintains an official presence through the Sweetwater Union High School District website at [www.sweetwaterschools.org](http://www.sweetwaterschools.org).
For more information, contact Hilltop Senior High at (619) 476-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chula Vista, CA 91910-6105
(619) 476-4200
http://www.sweetwaterschools.org
HILLTOP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chula Vista, CA with about 2,141 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Sweetwater Union High
- Total Students:
- 2,141
- Teachers:
- 87.54
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 2,141 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HILLTOP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.9%
- White
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.