Hilltop Senior High

555 Claire Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

www.sweetwaterschools.org

1,771 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hilltop Senior High School, located at 555 Claire Ave. in Chula Vista, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Sweetwater Union High School District. As a long-standing member of the local educational community, the school serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and professional career paths. The campus is well-regarded for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hilltop Senior High provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. These opportunities are intended to develop well-rounded individuals and encourage school spirit. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, district policies, or specific academic resources, the school maintains an official presence through the Sweetwater Union High School District website at [www.sweetwaterschools.org](http://www.sweetwaterschools.org).

1,771

Total Students

80.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilltop Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	1,396
Black	30
Asian	53
Two or More	46
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,396 (78.8%)
White
237 (13.4%)
Asian
53 (3.0%)
Two or More
46 (2.6%)
Black
30 (1.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sweetwater Union High
Phone:	(619)476-4200
Website:	http://www.sweetwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	179

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 446

Grade 10 441

Grade 11 438

Grade 12 446