How does Hillview High (Continuation) compare to other high schools in Tustin?

Hillview High (Continuation) has a SchoolScope composite score of 27.2/100, placing it at the 16th percentile statewide. 3% of students exceed standard, with a total of 109 students tested across grades and subjects.

What percentage of students exceed standards at Hillview High (Continuation)?

2.8% of students at Hillview High (Continuation) exceed the state standard on CAASPP assessments, while 5.5% meet or exceed it. The gap between these two numbers reveals whether the school pushes students beyond basic proficiency.

What is the chronic absenteeism rate at Hillview High (Continuation)?

67.5% of students at Hillview High (Continuation) are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days). This metric reflects school culture and family engagement, and is weighted at 15% in our composite score.

Hillview High (Continuation)

High School

Tustin Unified TustinOrange County92780

Composite Score

out of 100

State Percentile

of high schools

State Rank

of California high schools

School overview

Enrollment

177 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Free/Reduced Lunch

94%

Teachers

11 full-time

College & career readiness

Graduation Rate

85.9%

AP Exam Prepared

Not offered

This school may not offer AP courses

A-G Completion

0.0%

This school may not offer A-G courses

College-Going Rate

40.5%

Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports

Dashboard indicators

ELA Year-over-Year

Declined Significantly

-16.2 pts DFS change

Math Year-over-Year

Increased

+11.2 pts DFS change

EL Proficiency (ELPAC)

11.1%

English learners at Level 4 (Well Developed) · 92 tested

Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024

Student demographics

Hispanic91.5%

White2.8%

Asian1.7%

Black2.8%

Other1.1%

Performance breakdown

Performance breakdown for Hillview High (Continuation)
Category	Percentage
Exceeded Standard	2.8%
Met Standard	2.7%
Below Standard	94.5%

What other rankings don't show you

Most rating sites report "5% proficient" for Hillview High (Continuation) and stop there. Here's what that number hides:

2.8% of students exceeded standard while 2.7% merely met it. That exceeded rate is 12.7 points below the state average of 15.5%. That's 28.6 points below the Tustin Unified district average of 31.3%. The 4 nearby schools within ~3 miles average 34.7% exceeded — 31.9 points higher. The gap between "met" and "exceeded" is the difference between a school that clears the bar and one that raises it.

The graduation rate is 85.9%. 40.5% of graduates go on to college within a year.

Chronic absenteeism is 67.5%, above the state average of 34.0%.

Why the exceeded vs. met split matters →

A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means

Key metrics

% Exceeded Standard

2.8%

Students scoring above proficient

% Met or Above

5.5%

Students meeting standard

Chronic Absenteeism

67.5%

Students missing 10%+ of days

Suspension Rate

3.7%

Students suspended at least once

Total Tested

109

Across all grades & subjects

ELA scores by grade

Grade	Tested	Exceeded	Met	Nearly Met	Not Met	Met+Above
11th	55	3.6%	5.5%	38.2%	52.7%	9.1%

Math scores by grade

Grade	Tested	Exceeded	Met	Nearly Met	Not Met	Met+Above
11th	54	1.9%	0.0%	9.3%	88.9%	1.9%

Estimated K-12 PathEstimate

Elementary

Tustin Connect

No score

→

Middle

C. E. Utt Middle

43.1

→

High

Hillview High (Continuati…

27.2

This school

Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.