High Schools in Upland Unified

The Upland Unified school district operates two high schools serving grades 9-12 and 10-12, presenting two very different educational environments within the same area.

Upland High is a large, high-performing school with strong graduation rates and academic proficiency, particularly in English, that consistently ranks above state averages. In contrast, Hillside High is a much smaller school facing significant challenges, with extremely low academic proficiency scores across all subjects and an alarmingly high rate of chronic student absenteeism exceeding 70%.

Despite these stark academic differences, both schools report graduation rates well above the state average. Interestingly, Hillside High receives considerably more funding per student and has a much lower student-to-teacher ratio than Upland High, suggesting factors beyond basic resources are influencing outcomes. The district's overall standing is largely shaped by the strong performance of the larger comprehensive high school.