Hillcrest High
Riverside, CA · Alvord Unified · Grades 9-12
613th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
Hillcrest High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest High 613th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2015 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
Hillcrest High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 437 students tested
Hillcrest High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,782 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.9% | 68.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 15.0% | 13.7% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 9.1% | 9.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 5.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest High
Typical home value $639K in zip 92503 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Hillcrest High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Alvord HighAlvord Unified · 0.3 mi away1,327th of 1,528
ELA 20% · Math 0% - 5La Sierra HighAlvord Unified · 1.5 mi away827th of 1,528
ELA 51% · Math 18% - 1Mission View HighAlvord Unified · 3.1 mi away1,437th of 1,528
ELA 11% · Math 0% - –Sunshine Early Childhood CenterRiverside Unified · 3.2 mi away
- 5Arlington HighRiverside Unified · 3.5 mi away802nd of 1,528
ELA 55% · Math 16% - 7Norco HighCorona-Norco Unified · 3.9 mi away497th of 1,528
ELA 59% · Math 33% - 4Norte Vista HighAlvord Unified · 4.1 mi away1,057th of 1,528
ELA 43% · Math 11% - 8Centennial HighCorona-Norco Unified · 4.2 mi away452nd of 1,528
ELA 63% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest High in?
Hillcrest High is part of the Alvord Unified district in Riverside, California.
Is Hillcrest High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest High 613th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest High?
Hispanic 68%, White 14%, Asian 10%, Black 5% (1,782 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92503 is $639K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.