Below Average
#8384 of 9,539 schools in CA
East Hills Academy
High School · Sweetwater Union High · Chula Vista, CA
A Sweetwater Union High high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1791 Rock Mountain Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91913
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Hills Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 15 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chula Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,412
Median home value
$750,000
Median rent
$2,863/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympian HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 2,324 | Compare → |
| Mater Dei Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,037 | Compare → |
| Pacific Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| High Tech High Chula VistaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sweetwater Union High
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #27 of 28
- District spending per student
- $15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Hills Academy is listed in Sweetwater Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Hills Academy
East Hills Academy is a public high school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 63 students in grades 7th-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,384 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Hills Academy
What grades does East Hills Academy serve?
East Hills Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend East Hills Academy?
East Hills Academy has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hills Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hills Academy is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Hills Academy rank in CA?
East Hills Academy ranks #8,384 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is East Hills Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
East Hills Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Hills Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Hills Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is East Hills Academy a charter school?
No, East Hills Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Hills Academy a Title I school?
No, East Hills Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Hills Academy?
41.3% of students at East Hills Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 656-2490
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 91913)
- 57,067
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91913; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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