Altus Schools South Bay vs Hilltop Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools South Bay
Chula Vista · Charter high · Grades 7–12
372 students
Hilltop Senior High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,771 students
| Measure | Altus Schools South Bay Chula Vista, California | Hilltop Senior High Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 1,343 | #547 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14866 of 16,910 | #10605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 372 | 1,771 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 1,771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 37.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 22.4).
- •Hilltop Senior High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Hilltop Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Altus Schools South Bay does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 77.4%).
- •Hilltop Senior High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 37.2).
- •Hilltop Senior High is the larger school with 1,771 students compared with 372.
- •Altus Schools South Bay is a charter school while Hilltop Senior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altus Schools South Bay better than Hilltop Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Senior High ranks higher (41.4 vs 22.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altus Schools South Bay and Hilltop Senior High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools South Bay: 372. Hilltop Senior High: 1,771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools South Bay and Hilltop Senior High rank in California?
Altus Schools South Bay is 1053rd of 1,343 and Hilltop Senior High is 547th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).