Enrollment
31
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Valley, CA
Hillside Junior/Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Junior/Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062610006496
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Junior/Senior High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pine Valley · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for California
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Junior/Senior High has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Junior/Senior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pine Valley, CA.
School address
District: Mountain Empire Unified · California
NCES ID 062610006496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside Junior/Senior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillside Junior/Senior High
Hillside Junior/Senior High is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Pine Valley, California, enrolling 31 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 44% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #127, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (26%) (diversity index 51/100).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pine Valley's public schools, it stands alongside Jcs - Pine Valley (184 students): Hillside Junior/Senior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31:1 vs 20.4:1).
Mountain Empire Unified also operates Mountain Empire High (412 students) and Campo Elementary (359 students) alongside Hillside Junior/Senior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillside Junior/Senior High compares
Hillside Junior/Senior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
31:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 25.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Hillside Junior/Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain Empire Unified, which includes Hillside Junior/Senior High.
$17,631
Per student
+7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.7%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hillside Junior/Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campo Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potrero Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camp Lockett Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Flat Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Junior/Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 40.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Pine Valley
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hillside Junior/Senior High
How many students attend Hillside Junior/Senior High?
Hillside Junior/Senior High has 31 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pine Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Junior/Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Junior/Senior High is 31:1, which is 44% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Junior/Senior High?
72.4% of students at Hillside Junior/Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Junior/Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Junior/Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Pine Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Junior/Senior High?
Hillside Junior/Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hillside Junior/Senior High rank among public schools in Pine Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Junior/Senior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pine Valley, 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 Pine Valley on the city page.
Is Hillside Junior/Senior High a good school?
Hillside Junior/Senior High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mountain Empire Unified?
Besides Hillside Junior/Senior High, Mountain Empire Unified also operates Mountain Empire High (412 students), Campo Elementary (359 students), and Potrero Elementary (300 students). See the Mountain Empire Unified district page for the complete list.
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