Hillcrest High

www.alvordschools.org

1,780 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillcrest High School, located on Indiana Avenue in Riverside, California, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Arlanza neighborhood and surrounding communities within the Riverside Unified School District. The school is known for its distinctive architecture and commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. It offers a diverse array of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hillcrest High places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. The campus is home to a variety of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, which encourage student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing character development alongside academic achievement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to make positive contributions to their local community and beyond.

1,780

Total Students

74.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest High
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	1,227
Black	100
Asian	174
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,227 (69.0%)
White
230 (12.9%)
Asian
174 (9.8%)
Black
100 (5.6%)
Two or More
35 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alvord Unified
Phone:	(951)358-1755
Website:	http://www.alvordschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,010
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	336

* 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 9 482

Grade 10 454

Grade 11 445

Grade 12 399