- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverside, CA
Hillcrest High
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060243013184
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #13 of 14
- high schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High ranks #13 of 14 high schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Alvord Unified · California
NCES ID 060243013184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Hillcrest High held near 1,782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.4 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 060243013184 · Riverside, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,780 enr · 22.5:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Norte Vista High (1,804 students)
Hillcrest High held near 1,782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.4 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norte Vista Hi
Norte Vista High
1,804 students
- This school
Hillcrest High
1,780 students
- La Sierra High
La Sierra High
1,514 students
- Ysmael Villega
Ysmael Villegas Middle
1,136 students
- Loma Vista Mid
Loma Vista Middle
1,027 students
- Arizona Middle
Arizona Middle
804 students
What this shows Hillcrest High reports 1,780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest High compares
Hillcrest High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,780
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
White 12.9%
Asian 9.8%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Hillcrest High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvord Unified reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norte Vista High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Sierra High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ysmael Villegas Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arizona Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Riverside
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King Jr. High
Standard public school
2,699 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Polytechnic High
Standard public school
2,484 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Ramona High
Standard public school
2,142 students 23:1 students per teacher
John W. North High
Standard public school
2,011 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington High
Standard public school
1,920 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Norte Vista High
Standard public school
1,804 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High
How many students attend Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has 1,780 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,824 (2022-23) → 1,782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest High?
55.1% of students at Hillcrest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest High?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest High rank among high schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High ranks #13 of 14 high schools in Riverside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvord Unified?
Besides Hillcrest High, Alvord Unified also operates Norte Vista High (1,804 students), La Sierra High (1,514 students), and Ysmael Villegas Middle (1,136 students). See the Alvord Unified district page for the complete list.