The Hillside School & Learning Center
Tel:
(818) 790-3044 Ext. 306
- Designed to help struggling students navigate the educational system to find success and transition from high school to college.
- In small classes of less than 12 students, The Hillside School uses a combinaiton of focused teaching techniques and positive reinforcement to reach each individual student.
- Dual-enrollment, flexible schedules, and online hybrid classes prepare students for college.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 53 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,000
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The Hillside School & Learning Center places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1971 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $875 |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 53 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 23% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 87% |
| Average Class Size | 7 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics, AP Spanish |
| Average SAT score | 1130 |
| Average ACT score | 22 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (In good taste) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $17,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial Aid available upon request through application process |
| % on Financial Aid | 21% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,700 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Cyndi Hatcher |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Volunteer Club, Yearbook Committee Club or Organization: Art Club, Drama Club, Fitness Club, Hiking Club, National Honor Society, Student Council |
School Notes
- The Hillside School offers five programs, each aimed at solving a particular educational challenge for students between the ages of 13 and 18. The five programs are: The Hillside Day School, Hillside Dual Enrollment, Hillside Summer School, Hillside Afterschool Credit Programs and Hillside Educational Therapy.
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