The Hillside School & Learning Center
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 (2022)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 53 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,000
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
The Hillside School & Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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 Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
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
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)
(In good taste)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,000
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid available upon request through application process
Summer Program Cost
$875
% 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
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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The nearest high school to The Hillside School & Learning Center is St. Francis High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Crestview Preparatory School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hoggs Hollow (1.6 miles away)
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