- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Upland, CA
Hillside High
Federal NCES profile for Hillside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060001609085
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside High earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for California
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside High has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside High ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Hillside High shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (-22.3%).
Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 060001609085 · Upland, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 10.8:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Upland High (2,797 students)
Hillside High shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (-22.3%). Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hillside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upland High
Upland High
2,797 students
- Pioneer Junior 771
Pioneer Junior High
771 students
- Pepper Tree El 719
Pepper Tree Elementary
719 students
- Baldy View Ele 624
Baldy View Elementary
624 students
- Upland Junior 599
Upland Junior High
599 students
- This school 119
Hillside High
119 students
What this shows Hillside High reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside High compares
Hillside High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
White 11.8%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Hillside High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upland Unified reports $16,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepper Tree Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upland Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Upland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside High
How many students attend Hillside High?
Hillside High has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Upland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside High is 10.8:1, which is 50% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside High?
75.3% of students at Hillside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside High?
The largest demographic group at Hillside High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Upland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside High?
Hillside High has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillside High rank among public schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside High ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Upland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Upland on the city page.
What other schools are in Upland Unified?
Besides Hillside High, Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students), Pioneer Junior High (771 students), and Pepper Tree Elementary (719 students). See the Upland Unified district page for the complete list.