South Hills High

645 South Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91723

www.southhillshigh.com

1,568 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Hills High School, located in West Covina, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the students of the West Covina Unified School District. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a strong commitment to student development, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus is characterized by a vibrant school culture that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal growth within a supportive community environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Hills High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including a highly competitive athletic department, active student government, and various performing arts ensembles. The school takes pride in fostering a sense of "Huskie Pride," encouraging student participation in service-learning projects, clubs, and campus events. By balancing a rigorous college-preparatory focus with diverse social and developmental opportunities, South Hills High strives to cultivate well-rounded, civic-minded graduates ready to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

1,568

Total Students

71.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Hills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	1,256
Black	40
Asian	149
Two or More	21
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,256 (80.2%)
Asian
149 (9.5%)
White
90 (5.7%)
Black
40 (2.6%)
Two or More
21 (1.3%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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:	Covina-Valley Unified
Phone:	(626)974-6220
Website:	http://www.southhillshigh.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	740
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	237

* 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 9 418

Grade 10 355

Grade 11 406

Grade 12 389