How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hilltop Senior High | Sweetwater Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chula Vista, CA | Chula Vista, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 372 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 33.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.3% | 70.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hilltop Senior High | Sweetwater Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,327 | $17,119 |
| District | Sweetwater Union High School District | Sweetwater Secondary District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hilltop Senior High | Sweetwater Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| African American | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78.8% | 79.2% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hilltop Senior High | Sweetwater Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 193:1 | 329:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.2% | 26.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.