Hillsdale High

www.smuhsd.org/hillsdalehigh

1,629 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillsdale High School, located in San Mateo, California, is a prominent public secondary school within the San Mateo Union High School District. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its implementation of the "Small Learning Communities" model. By organizing students into smaller cohorts, the school aims to foster stronger relationships between students and faculty, creating a more personalized and supportive educational environment that encourages student engagement and long-term academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hillsdale offers a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is known for its strong community culture and focus on preparing students for higher education through rigorous college-preparatory coursework. With its location in the heart of the Peninsula, Hillsdale serves as a central hub for student development, balancing high academic expectations with a commitment to student well-being and holistic growth.

1,629

Total Students

92.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillsdale High
Demographic	Student Count
White	504
Hispanic	591
Black	27
Asian	327
Two or More	154
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
591 (36.4 %)
White
504 (31.0 %)
Asian
327 (20.1 %)
Two or More
154 (9.5 %)
Black
27 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Mateo Union High
Phone:	(650)558-2699
Website:	http://www.smuhsd.org/hillsdalehigh
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 378

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 415

Grade 12 438