Hillcrest High vs La Sierra High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,780 students
La Sierra High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,514 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High Riverside, California | La Sierra High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,343 | #1008 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10790 of 16,910 | #14537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,780 | 1,514 |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | 1,514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 24% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 24.2).
- •Hillcrest High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 87.9%).
- •La Sierra High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.1).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 1,514.
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 Hillcrest High better than La Sierra High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High ranks higher (40.7 vs 24.2 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 Hillcrest High and La Sierra High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High: 1,780. La Sierra High: 1,514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High and La Sierra High rank in California?
Hillcrest High is 569th of 1,343 and La Sierra High is 1008th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).