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Public high school · Hilmar Unified

Hilmar High

Grades 09–12 · Hilmar, CA · NCES 061722002177

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

696

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

35.95

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.4:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

59th percentile

Compared with 2,196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

452

Hilmar High: 696 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52th percentile

19.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Hilmar High

Hilmar High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hilmar. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hilmar Unified. NCES reports 696 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,196 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 414.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (48.6%). English learners represent 16.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Hilmar High

  1. 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 2.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
16.5%
Students with disabilities
8.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
60.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2.5
Nurses (FTE)
0.17
Psychologists (FTE)
0.29
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White49.9%
  • Hispanic48.6%
  • Black0.1%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Offered

8 courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Hilmar Unified

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Irwin High (Continuation)

High · Grades 09–12

16 reported students

Hilmar Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

542 reported students

Hilmar Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–02

467 reported students

Elim Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

437 reported students

Merquin Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

126 reported students

View all 6 district schools →