Hilmar High

www.hilmarusd.org

696 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hilmar High School, located in the agricultural community of Hilmar, California, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hilmar Unified School District. As a small-town high school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where staff and students focus on academic preparation, vocational training, and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its strong school spirit, particularly in its athletics programs, which play a significant role in fostering community pride and student development.

Academically, Hilmar High provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school balances traditional college-prep courses with various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, reflecting the region's strong ties to agriculture and industry. By leveraging its position within a close-knit district, the school aims to provide personalized attention to students, ensuring they have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their post-graduation endeavors.

696

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilmar High
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	338
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

White
347 (49.9%)
Hispanic
338 (48.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Black
1 (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:	Hilmar Unified
Phone:	(209)667-5903
Website:	http://www.hilmarusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 193

Grade 10 166

Grade 11 177

Grade 12 160