Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11800 Indiana Ave,  Riverside, CA
Alvord Unified School District
4.0
3.0
1,842 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Radeka
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
25
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
36.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
5.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
446:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.6%
Hispanic
66.7%
White
14.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.6%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#147 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine 375 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 330 Students
University of California - San Diego 299 Students
University of California - Riverside 290 Students
University of California - Berkeley 214 Students
California State University, Fullerton 211 Students
Riverside City College 207 Students
San Diego State University 205 Students
California Baptist University 187 Students
University of Southern California 180 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 120 Students
Biology 118 Students
Psychology 96 Students
Business 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 63 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 48 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Mechanical Engineering 36 Students
Education 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 106 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/23/2025
The school has really good and award-winning performing arts programs. However, there's no auditorium, which causes the performing arts programs to have to travel to other places. The facilities are decent and the education is decent too. The sports are also really good, but we don't have an actual, playable football field.
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
My high school experience has been amazing since my freshman year. My first year in high school and on varsity softball we were CIF champions. All the dances and rally's were fun and exciting. I really enjoyed going to the football games with my friends and cheer on the team. The worst part of my high school experience was going into high school during Covid. Covid made an impact on not just me but other students going into a new environment during a pandemic.
4.0 Senior
8/9/2024
The best part of my experience was certain teachers who truly made a big impact on my high school experience. They helped me succeed in my academics and were extremely supportive. The school was pretty much always clean which made a nice learning environment. One of the worst parts is that they were mostly focused on math and sciences and did not have a lot of options for other career options. Even though the majority of the teachers that I had were great there was a handful of teachers who made no effort and made an easy class into a difficult and anxiety-producing environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 other
9/2/2023
That there lots of gangs in there and like fights like every day there.there was a drive by there.it’s to the point that la sierra is being a better school then Hillcrest
5.0 student
8/20/2021
Great school. this school is sooo cool
5.0 parent
3/24/2021
wonderful school. absolutely beautiful. great staff. good work environment.
1.0 other
8/18/2018
This is the worst school in the district and yet it is the newest. So sad.

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Hillcrest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Riverside, CA and is served by the Alvord Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,842 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Hillcrest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $692,783. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alvord Continuation High School, La Sierra High School, Summit Secondary, and more. Learn more about what Riverside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillcrest High School.

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