Hilltop High School (Chula Vista, California) Explained

Former Name:Hilltop Senior High
Hilltop High School
Motto:"The Focus at Hilltop is Academics"
Superintendent:Moisés G. Aguirre
Principal:Bill Walsh
Enrollment:1,885 (2022-23)
Athletics Conference:Metropolitan - Mesa League
Student Union:ASB
Colors: Kelly Green
White
Black
Mascot:Lancer
Yearbook:The Idyll
Newspaper:The Lance
Campus:Suburban
Address:555 Claire Avenue
County:(San Diego County)
Postalcode:91910
Coordinates:32.6372°N -117.0596°W
Country:USA

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.

Programs

Information Technology ProgramHilltop High School provides a Technology Program that prepares students for careers in technology. The curriculum includes software development, network management, and cybersecurity.[1]

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.[2]

Other Programs

Students can apply for programs, which include:

Clubs and associations

Hilltop 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

Hilltop was named a California Distinguished School in 2005[4] and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

In the 2006–07 school year, the graduation rate was 93.3%.

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%. Since the 1999–2000 school year, there has been a 25% increase in exams taken, a 7% increase in the overall pass rate, and a 30% increase in the total number of students testing.[5]

Athletics

The 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:

CIF Champions

2016- Women’s Water Polo

Chula Vista Spartans are the Lancers longtime rival school, dating back to the '60s.

Longtime Hilltop Coaches elected as San Diego Sports Hall of Champions Coaching Legends:

Demographics

In 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.[6]

Notable alumni

NameGrad ClassCategoryBest Known For
Cheryl Cox1966PoliticsMayor of Chula Vista[7]
John Tschogl1968SportsNBA player for the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers[8]
Tom Waits1968EntertainmentAmerican singer-songwriter, composer and actor[9]
Kyle Foggo1972CrimePleaded guilty to fraud associated with the Duke Cunningham scandal[10]
Brent R. Wilkes1972CrimeConvicted of conspiracy, bribery, fraud, and money laundering associated with the Duke Cunningham scandal
Bryan Wagner1980SportsFormer NFL punter for multiple teams[11]
Tami Bruce1985SportsOlympic swimmer[12]
Todd Pratt1985SportsMajor League Baseball player from 1992–2006 primarily with Philadelphia and the New York Mets[13]
Mike Jacobs1998SportsMajor League First Baseman since 2005[14]
Desiree Linden2001SportsWinner of the 2018 Boston Marathon[15]
Charlotte Mayorkas2001SportsLPGA Golfer, Three-time First Team All-American for UCLA[16]
Brittni De La Mora2005EntertainmentPornographic actress turned Christian speaker[17]
Greg Allen2011SportsProfessional baseball player[18]
Calvin Faucher2013SportsProfessional baseball player[19]
Joan D. Vinge1965LiteratureHugo Award-winning Science Fiction Author of The Snow Queen series[20]

Notable faculty

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brochure AoIT 2.pdf . 2024-09-28 . Google Docs.
  2. Web site: Brochure AoHT.pdf . 2024-09-28 . Google Docs.
  3. Web site: Programs – Hilltop High School . 2024-09-28 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Distinguished School Awards - California School Recognition Program . California Department of Education . 2008-02-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080408113857/http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/ap/distingcounty.asp?county=37 . 2008-04-08 . dead .
  5. Web site: Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06. Hilltop High School. 2008-02-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20110717035443/http://www.suhsd.k12.ca.us/SARC/2007/SARC2007_HTH_Short.pdf. July 17, 2011. dead.
  6. Web site: School Profile FISCAL YEAR: 2005-06 (General). Education Data Partnership. 2007-10-04. 2005–2006.
  7. Web site: How much clout does Cox combo carry? . https://archive.today/20130202150313/http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070101-9999-1n1coxes.html . dead . 2013-02-02 . 2008-02-21 . SignOnSanDiego.Com .
  8. News: Tschogl makes S D pro debut, then released the next day. Chula Vista Star-News. Bob. Carney. October 12, 1972. July 3, 2023. 12. Newspapers.com.
  9. Web site: Tom Waits Timeline: 1949 - 1975 . 2007-01-09 . Tom Waits Library . usurped . https://web.archive.org/web/20070709021917/http://www.tomwaitslibrary.com/timeline1949-1975.html . 2007-07-09 .
  10. Web site: Documents: Foggo rose despite his CIA misdeeds . . 2009-02-26 . San Diego Union-Tribune . 2018-08-30 .
  11. News: Wagner returns to alma mater at Hilltop High School. Phillip. Brents. The Star-News. November 25, 2020. March 18, 2024.
  12. News: She's Playing Hooky in Seoul . . August 28, 1988 . Kim Q. . Berkshire . San Diego . June 22, 2019.
  13. Web site: The Official Site of Major League Baseball: Players Information . 2008-02-21 . Major League Baseball.
  14. Web site: The Baseball Cube . 2008-02-21 . The Baseball Cube.
  15. Web site: USA Track & Field - Desiree (Desi) Linden. usatf.org. June 22, 2019.
  16. Web site: snstaff . 2024-10-03 . Hilltop High School names nine to latest Hall of Fame class, four with ties to athletics . 2024-11-20 . www.thestarnews.com . en-US.
  17. Web site: Brittni De La Mora Bio. . February 10, 2024.
  18. Web site: Former SDSU outfielder Greg Allen shining in minor leagues. Kirk. Kenney. June 22, 2016. November 19, 2016.
  19. Web site: Calvin Faucher - Hilltop Stats . Maxpreps.
  20. Web site: Sweetwater District Hall of Fame Welcomes a Dozen More . 2008-02-21 . Sweetwater Union High School District :: News :: New Archive . www.suhsd.k12.ca.us . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120207033650/http://www.suhsd.k12.ca.us/news_detail.asp?NewsID=320 . February 7, 2012 . dead.
  21. News: Ortiz, a coach at all levels, seeks another ring with San Diego Sockers. The Star-News. Phillip. Brents. April 7, 2022. October 17, 2023.