Very Good
#2448 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Hillcrest High
High School · Alvord Unified · Riverside, CA
An Alvord Unified high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10365 Keller Ave., Riverside, CA 92505
- Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest High score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverside), 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
$84,528
Median home value
$520,800
Median rent
$1,936/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvord HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| La Sierra HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,461 | Compare → |
| Dynamic Hope Schools - RiversidePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Bright Futures Academy RiversidePrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 70 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alvord Unified
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #2 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest High is listed in Alvord Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High is a public high school in Riverside, CA, part of Alvord Unified, serving approximately 1,782 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,448 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest High
What grades does Hillcrest High serve?
Hillcrest High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has an enrollment of approximately 1,782 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest High rank in CA?
Hillcrest High ranks #2,448 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hillcrest High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hillcrest High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Hillcrest High a charter school?
No, Hillcrest High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest High a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest High?
73.7% of students at Hillcrest High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (951) 358-1755
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92505)
- 53,063
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 92505; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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