Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11800 Indiana Ave,  Riverside, CA
La Sierra South Neighborhood
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
3.64
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
36.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
6
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
5.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 399 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 343 Students
University of California - San Diego 310 Students
University of California - Riverside 299 Students
University of California - Berkeley 226 Students
California State University - Fullerton 216 Students
San Diego State University 214 Students
Riverside City College 202 Students
California Baptist University 184 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 124 Students
Biology 114 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Business 93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 51 Students
Criminology 40 Students
Mechanical Engineering 36 Students
Education 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 97 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/27/2024
As a senior at Hillcrest, I have definitely had my ups and downs throughout my time here. However, I have managed to maintain straight A's my entire 4 years, and have felt that I have been properly educated and that the curriculum I am given is beneficial to my learning. The AP classes I have taken have made me feel more confident in being college prepared, as well. I have created many great and beneficial relationships with the staff as well.
5.0 Senior
1/2/2024
I think my school has successfully helped me prepare for what is essential for me and my future. I only hope that Hillcrest can be more open to more elective options for students with diverse interests and aspirations.
4.0 Senior
3/28/2023
My experience over the course of 4 years here is very diverse. I found myself amongst the wrong crowds, and somehow into the right ones. When I was on the right side of the crowd. I noticed that teachers, and piers wanted to help me more than before. I feel as if that experience should be taken as a lesson because a student needs to understand this. In order for one to be helped, they must want to be helped.
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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
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5.0 student
8/20/2021
Great school. this school is sooo cool
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5.0 parent
3/24/2021
wonderful school. absolutely beautiful. great staff. good work environment.
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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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