Hillcrest High vs Sonora High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 41 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
Sonora High
La Habra · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,779 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High Riverside, California | Sonora High La Habra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,343 | #472 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10790 of 16,910 | #9516 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,780 | 1,779 |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | 1,779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Riverside | La Habra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonora High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 40.7).
- •Sonora High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Sonora High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Sonora High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 75.6%).
- •Sonora High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.1).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 1,779.
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 Sonora High?
On the Success Index (US), Sonora High ranks higher (45.8 vs 40.7 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 Sonora High?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Riverside and La Habra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High: 1,780. Sonora High: 1,779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High and Sonora High rank in California?
Hillcrest High is 569th of 1,343 and Sonora High is 472nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).