Great school, was working with special needs kids having softball tournament. Great day they had food sales raising money fun had by all . read more

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So many bullies, Overpriced ASB snacks and fights here, this school NEEDS to improve itself

This school was lit but I only went here 1 year and I preferred Chula High because of the SCPA program. This school still has a lot of fun and musical electives but they're a lot cooler at Chula High in my opinion. The teachers here were amazing though, especially Ms. Miller, Mr. Blankenship, Mr. Piña, honestly I feel bad that I don't remember all my teachers' names because they were all incredible. I only had one issue during an assembly when the girls track team got in trouble because of how we danced to a song on stage, but the boys water polo took their shirts off and poured water on themselves on stage and didn't get in trouble. We got interrupted during our song and told to get off but they were allowed to do that. It's alright though, because our track coach wasn't sexist and he said that if we got in trouble, the boys should have too. The principals were both incredibly friendly. read more

Hilltop High School - Middle Schools & High Schools Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Math teacher Cecilia Molina, is a terrible teacher my granddaughter is being bully in her class and she doesn't do anything about it, instead she says she's a distraction when she is only defending herself. Goes on to tell her don't tell your mother I got you in trouble she is not allowed to do that, she is protecting herself instead of the students. Next time hire better teachers that care. read more

As I wander through these halls many memories come up. Some good some bad but all have shaped me to become the young independent woman I am now and currently they are doing a fine number on the boy. There are good and bad experiences in any school, if you are a good kid and have strong family support I believe you can get through anything! It helps immensely when you have great teachers in your life. This review isn't to hash up my old memories as a student but to recognize Hilltop for employing some of the best role models in the boy's life. I couldn't have hand picked better teachers. Yes occasionally you get the "rough" one but doesn't that teach your child how to deal with different personalities in the real world? Mr. Hirakawa is my sons math teacher and also a great role model. He doesn't sugar coat anything and makes sure the kids are learning while having fun! One of the best assets Hilltop high has is Mr. Hirakawa, they better hang on to him. Roger Davis the boys volleyball coach is also one of Hilltop's gems. Not only does he teach boys who have no clue how to play volleyball but he also helps them to work together and respect each other. He is an awesome coach! Hilltop holds a special place in my heart and gets a great review because of how it's been positively molding the boy into a nice young monster oh I meant man.... read more

Haven't had a bad thing to say about this high school. The school is not one of the newest schools in the Chula Vista area but maintenance and upkeep appear to be kept up very well. The education our child has received thus far has been favorable. I have no doubt that our teen(s) will be ready for college after their years at Hilltop High. The office staff and administration always have been friendly, helpful, and willing to assist whenever I've stopped in. The school's athletic program is competitive with the other schools in the district. At least for the 2010-2011 school year, I would have to say the school is doing a very good job thus far... read more

Unfortunately, Hilltop has a lot of work to do in terms of promoting individual thought and freedom of expression among its students. How do you expect students to not be apathetic and dread school when the staff displays that same behavior. In pursuing my own activism outside of school, teachers and admin were quick to call it "dumb" or imply that I don't know what I'm doing. Additionally, the AP's are unresponsive when it comes to students concerns about teachers. For example, when a teacher scheduled a test after school (not even a make-up or retake) because she didn't have room in her class agenda, many students complained to their counselors & AP's, but something has yet to be done and it's been weeks. Of course, there are some teachers that don't apppy to this like Mrs. Williamson, Ms. Ortiz, Mr. Fuqua, and VERY few others. Do better, Hilltop. read more

I'll say it and I'm not about to hold anything back. This school is horrible when it comes to watching sporting events. I find it completely ridiculous that in order to watch a softball game or even a basketball game to support your siblings, that you have to park downhill and then have a long climb up on some steep stairs to get where you want to get to just watch these games...and trust me, it's not a close walk by any long shot. I'm in pretty good shape...as a matter of fact, I put to shame a lot of people half my age, so the uphill climb really doesn't bother me much. What bothers me is the senior citizens that want to watch and support the kids that participate in these events, and the way Hilltop High is designed is JUST NOT RIGHT. Another negative...they close all the bathrooms while these sporting events are going on. I've been to a lot of schools around the San Diego area and this is a first for me to see anything this ridiculous. I for one will NEVER call a Janitor a "maintenance man" because lets face it...he's a Janitor, and the Janitor I talked to lied through his teeth when he said that there was a restroom open...he even guaranteed it to me the restroom was open (which it wasn't.) It wasn't until I got one of the faculty members of this school to get the Janitor to finally open the door. After opening the restroom, the Janitor then told me to close the door so that it can lock itself (Right there, I caught the Janitor in a big white lie...remember, he told me it was unlocked.) If I could give Hilltop High ZERO STARS...I would. Hilltop High School is what it is...a school that was terribly designed and a staff that lies through it's teeth. read more

Five star school all the way around sent three boys through high school there they all graduated without any issues absolutely love love love the communication of the staff teachers faculty this is just an amazing school don't let anybody tell you different read more

Daughter has been at this school 3 years the teachers are super there was a situation at school one day where my child was being made fun of there was a security person mrs. Moreno who went up to my daughter and made her so happy all it took was someone to take their time with a few kind words and her self esteem is so high right now thank mrs moreno. read more

During my years at hilltop I've encountered a horrible quality of education, from being deprived of my schooling or being "locked out" of class for being 2 minutes late then held with other schoolmates for an excess of 30 minutes and given a Saturday school for being tardy. The thirty minutes I missed of class I could've used to study and pass my test that I had in my first period (PS: hilltop profits from every person who attends Saturday school or Saturday scholars for $35 a head, corruption at its best). I also would like to address my Spanish teacher, she was on paid leave for a semester with numerous numbers of substitutes not caring only about their own incentive which was the money and not caring about the quality of education of the students. Hilltop's ASB has created a new policy which means you have to pay $20 for a ASB card that nobody wants to buy only because they want a nice locker that's the only incentive (lockers are to be on a first come, first serve basis, as they were years before and years ago). This new policy leaves underprivileged kids manipulated by privileged kids that can afford the ASB card. Hilltop claims in their motto "the focus at hilltop is academics" but the freshman class of 2019 shows the opposite, with nearly 90% of all pupils at a failing grade leading to question the misuse of iPads altogether. Not to mention many students use drugs at hilltop high. If you like what I said in this testimony about Hilltop be sure to send your student here. read more