Overview
Hillcrest High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Riverside, California. The school enrolls 1,780 students. It is part of the Alvord Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictAlvord Unified
County6065
CityRiverside
ZIP92503
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060243013184
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,780
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino65.4%
Black / African American8.9%
Asian5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)