Hilltop High School (formerly Hilltop Senior High) is a four-year public high school in Chula Vista, California. It is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD).As of 2023, Bill Walsh is the current principal of Hilltop High.[2]
| Hilltop High School | |
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| Address | |
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555 Claire Avenue , , , 91910 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°38′14″N 117°03′35″W / 32.6372°N 117.0596°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Hilltop Senior High |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | "The Focus at Hilltop is Academics" |
| Established | 1959 |
| School district | Sweetwater Union High School District |
| Superintendent | Moisés G. Aguirre |
| Principal | Bill Walsh |
| Grades | 9–12[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,885 (2022-23)[1] |
| Campus | Suburban[1] |
| Student Union/Association | ASB |
| Color(s) | Kelly Green White Black |
| Athletics conference | Metropolitan - Mesa League |
| Mascot | Lancer |
| Newspaper | The Lance |
| Yearbook | The Idyll |
| Website | Official website  |
Programs
editInformation Technology Program Hilltop High School provides a Technology Program that prepares students for careers in technology. The curriculum includes software development, network management, and cybersecurity.[3]
Hospitality and Tourism Program
The Hospitality and Tourism Program trains students in skills for the hospitality sector, focusing on customer service, event planning, and tourism management.[4]
Other Programs
Students can apply for programs, which include:
- Advanced Placement (AP) courses: AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Chemistry, AP Economic, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language, AP Human Geography, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP U.S. Government, AP World History,
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- Career Technical Education (CTE)
- Engineering and Design: Courses include Introduction to Engineering.
- Information Technology: Offers Multimedia Productions and Introduction to Computer Science.
- Hospitality and Tourism: Covers Hospitality.
- Sports Medicine: Focuses on anatomy and injury management.
- F.L.A.G.S. [1](Foreign Language and Global Studies) is a program at Hilltop High School. It focuses on foreign languages and global studies. Participants generally take a foreign language each semester.
- The HILL program, is aimed at fostering student leadership and community engagement. [5]
Clubs and associations
editHilltop has many clubs and associations, including AP Scholars, the BIBLE Club, Best Buddies, The HOOLIGANS (Pep Club), Girl's League, Humanities, MVPS, GSA, Metal (Music), Marine Science, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), FIRST Robotics, Interact, Chips and Salsa, and Chess and Cards.
Academics
editHilltop was named a California Distinguished School in 2005[6] and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
In the 2006–07 school year, the graduation rate was 93.3%.[7]
Hilltop has the highest number of AP courses available to all students and the highest AP pass rate out of the entire SUHSD at 72.8%.[7] Since the 1999–2000 school year, there has been a 25% increase in exams taken,[7] a 7% increase in the overall pass rate,[7] and a 30% increase in the total number of students testing.[7]
Athletics
editThe school colors are kelly green, white, and black. Its mascot is the "Lancer".
Hilltop is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) San Diego Section and the Mesa League of the Metro Conference. Hilltop competes in the following sports:[citation needed]
- Fall: cross country, football, women's volleyball, boys water polo, women's tennis, women's golf, field hockey
- Winter: basketball, soccer, wrestling, cheerleading, Roller Hockey, women’s water polo
- Spring: track and field, men's volleyball, lacrosse, softball, baseball, swimming and diving, men's tennis, men's golf, lacrosse
CIF Champions
2016- Women’s Water Polo
Chula Vista Spartans are the Lancers longtime rival school, dating back to the '60s.[citation needed]
Longtime Hilltop Coaches elected as San Diego Sports Hall of Champions Coaching Legends:[citation needed]
- Don "Big Dawg" Rollins – JV Basketball (Don is currently third all-time in Southern California JV wins)
- John Baumgartner – Baseball
- Janet Balsley – Field Hockey
- Chip Holmes – Track & Field
- Tim Tyler – Wrestling (Tyler was also inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame)
Demographics
editIn the 2005–06 school year, the school's Academic Performance Index placed it 698 (base) where 800 is the California state goal with a state rank of 5 out of 10.[8]
Notable alumni
edit| Name | Grad Class | Category | Best Known For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Cox | 1966 | Politics | Mayor of Chula Vista[9] |
| John Tschogl | 1968 | Sports | NBA player for the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers[10] |
| Tom Waits | 1968 | Entertainment | American singer-songwriter, composer and actor[11] |
| Kyle Foggo | 1972 | Crime | Pleaded guilty to fraud associated with the Duke Cunningham scandal[12] |
| Brent R. Wilkes | 1972 | Crime | Convicted of conspiracy, bribery, fraud, and money laundering associated with the Duke Cunningham scandal[12] |
| Bryan Wagner | 1980 | Sports | Former NFL punter for multiple teams[13] |
| Tami Bruce | 1985 | Sports | Olympic swimmer[14] |
| Todd Pratt | 1985 | Sports | Major League Baseball player from 1992–2006 primarily with Philadelphia and the New York Mets[15] |
| Mike Jacobs | 1998 | Sports | Major League First Baseman since 2005[16] |
| Desiree Linden | 2001 | Sports | Winner of the 2018 Boston Marathon[17] |
| Charlotte Mayorkas | 2001 | Sports | LPGA Golfer, Three-time First Team All-American for UCLA[18] |
| Brittni De La Mora | 2005 | Entertainment | Pornographic actress turned Christian speaker[19] |
| Greg Allen | 2011 | Sports | Professional baseball player[20] |
| Calvin Faucher | 2013 | Sports | Professional baseball player[21] |
| Joan D. Vinge | 1965 | Literature | Hugo Award-winning Science Fiction Author of The Snow Queen series[22] |
Notable faculty
edit- Rene Ortiz, former soccer player[23]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Hilltop Senior High (063864006484)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ Hilltop High School - Administration, retrieved August 6, 2023
- ^ "Brochure AoIT 2.pdf". Google Docs. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Brochure AoHT.pdf". Google Docs. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Programs – Hilltop High School". Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Distinguished School Awards - California School Recognition Program". California Department of Education. Archived from the original on April 8, 2008. Retrieved February 22, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e "Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06" (PDF). Hilltop High School. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 17, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2008.
- ^ "School Profile FISCAL YEAR: 2005-06 (General)". Education Data Partnership. 2005–2006. Retrieved October 4, 2007.
- ^ "How much clout does Cox combo carry?". SignOnSanDiego.Com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2008.
- ^ Carney, Bob (October 12, 1972). "Tschogl makes S D pro debut, then released the next day". Chula Vista Star-News. p. 12. Retrieved July 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tom Waits Timeline: 1949 - 1975". Tom Waits Library. Archived from the original on July 9, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2007.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "Documents: Foggo rose despite his CIA misdeeds". San Diego Union-Tribune. February 26, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ Brents, Phillip (November 25, 2020). "Wagner returns to alma mater at Hilltop High School". The Star-News. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Berkshire, Kim Q. (August 28, 1988). "She's Playing Hooky in Seoul". Los Angeles Times. San Diego. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ^ "The Official Site of Major League Baseball: Players Information". Major League Baseball. Retrieved February 21, 2008.
- ^ "The Baseball Cube". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved February 21, 2008.
- ^ "USA Track & Field - Desiree (Desi) Linden". usatf.org. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ^ snstaff (October 3, 2024). "Hilltop High School names nine to latest Hall of Fame class, four with ties to athletics". www.thestarnews.com. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ "Brittni De La Mora Bio". Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ Kenney, Kirk (June 22, 2016). "Former SDSU outfielder Greg Allen shining in minor leagues". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Calvin Faucher - Hilltop Stats". Maxpreps.
- ^ "Sweetwater District Hall of Fame Welcomes a Dozen More". Sweetwater Union High School District :: News :: New Archive. Sweetwater Union High School District. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2008 – via www.suhsd.k12.ca.us.
- ^ Brents, Phillip (April 7, 2022). "Ortiz, a coach at all levels, seeks another ring with San Diego Sockers". The Star-News. Retrieved October 17, 2023.