About This School
South Hills High School is located in West Covina, CA and is one of 4 high schools in Covina-valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 2067 students in grades 9-12.
South Hills High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See South Hills High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
South Hills High School had an API growth score of 799 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. South Hills High School's 2011 base score was 785 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, South Hills High School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about South Hills High School's students and teachers. more
South Hills High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See South Hills High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
South Hills High School had an API growth score of 799 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. South Hills High School's 2011 base score was 785 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, South Hills High School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about South Hills High School's students and teachers. more
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Covina-Valley Unified District Spending
$8,522Per Pupil
The Covina-Valley Unified spends $8,522 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Covina-Valley Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Western Christian High School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Covina High School 1 miles |  |
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| Western Christian Isp School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Quest Academy Inc 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Fair Valley High (Continuation) High School 1.8 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Covina-Valley Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
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Contact
South Hills High School645 South Barranca St
West Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6220
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2067
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, South Hills High School had 39% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
56%
White
22%
Asian/Pacific Islander
16%
Black
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27:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, South Hills High School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
South Hills High School
5
i love this school...the theatre program is the best...i was in the school production of "Urinetown" and everyone thought it was superb... our school is the best!!!
Submitted by a Current Student on Dec 15, 2011
South Hills High School
great school most teachers teach the way i learn, ithought high school was go in to be hard seeing that i never really did well in school, im doing better than every and i know its the school because freshmen year i had transfered to another school and it felt like i didnt learn anything.
Submitted by a Current Student on Dec 10, 2010
About West Covina, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| West Covina | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,002 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 43% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 3.31 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 66%/33% |
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