Hilltop Senior High vs Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Senior High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,771 students
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
| Measure | Hilltop Senior High Chula Vista, California | Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,343 | #695 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10605 of 16,910 | #12145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,771 | 1,774 |
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 1,774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Chula Vista | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 35.3).
- •Hilltop Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Hilltop Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 94.7%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.1).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 1,771.
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 Hilltop Senior High better than Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Senior High ranks higher (41.4 vs 35.3 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 Hilltop Senior High and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Senior High: 1,771. Ulysses S. Grant Senior High: 1,774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Senior High and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High rank in California?
Hilltop Senior High is 547th of 1,343 and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is 695th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).