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Hilltop Senior High

Sweetwater Union High · San Diego County · 555 Claire Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910-6105

(619) 476-4200 · www.sweetwaterschools.org

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6/10

#537

Rank 537 out of 1,227

Top 44%

English Language Arts6/10 · #524 · 57th percentile

Mathematics6/10 · #527 · 57th percentile

Science5/10 · #662 · 49th percentile

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School Overview

Hilltop Senior High sits in the heart of Chula Vista, a city that blends Southern California suburban life with a strong sense of South Bay community pride. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a decent fit for families looking for a stable, well-rounded high school experience without the intense pressure of a highly competitive campus. With the Sweetwater district's broad range of programs and Chula Vista's continued growth as one of San Diego County's most vibrant cities, families here tend to value community connection as much as academic achievement.

Student Demographics

393 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic

313 (80%)

White

51 (13%)

Multiple Races

11 (3%)

African American

7 (2%)

Asian

6 (2%)

Other

7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners103 (26%)

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged346 (88%)

Students with Disabilities72 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,771

Enrollment

80.7

Teachers (FTE)

21.9:1

Student-Staff Ratio

Administrators (FTE)

28.9

Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.1%of students graduate within 4 years

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College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

AP Courses

offered

30.1%

AP Participation

of students

568

AP Enrollment

students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Lancers · CIF San Diego Section

varsity sports

11 boys

13 girls

BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #865 · 61st percentile

150 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found

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Hilltop Senior High6/10

Chula Vista Senior High3/10

Castle Park Senior High4/10

Sweetwater High3/10

	Hilltop Senior High	Chula Vista Senior High	Castle Park Senior High	Sweetwater High
District	Sweetwater Union High	Sweetwater Union High	Sweetwater Union High	Sweetwater Union High
City	Chula Vista	Chula Vista	Chula Vista	National City
Type	High School	High School	High School	High School
Grades	9-12	9-12	9-12	9-12
Overall	6/10	3/10	4/10	3/10
Ranking	537 \| 56%	940 \| 23%	786 \| 36%	939 \| 24%
English	524 \| 57%	898 \| 27%	790 \| 36%	941 \| 23%
Math	527 \| 57%	907 \| 26%	802 \| 35%	882 \| 28%
Science	662 \| 49%	1058 \| 18%	766 \| 41%	1014 \| 22%
Enrichment	865 \| 61%	807 \| 64%	685 \| 69%	631 \| 72%
Grad Rate	95.1%	92.4%	92.5%	88.8%
AP Courses	24	35	17	31
AP Rate	30.1%	29.3%	19%	28.6%
Sports	31	25	29	29
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