Hillsdale High School

    San Mateo, CA · Public · Comprehensive High School (Grades 9-12)

    District: San Mateo Union High School District

    Website: hhs.smuhsd.org(opens in new tab)CEEB code: 053165

    Fully accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges through June 2030

    1,517students

    in grades 9-12

    2025-26
    Census Day

    370
    Grade 9
    367
    Grade 10
    376
    Grade 11
    404
    Grade 12
    CourseA-G Area
    American Government
    A · History
    AP Government and Politics United States
    A · History
    AP United States History
    A · History
    Contemporary World Studies
    A · History
    ML Modern World History
    A · History
    ML US History
    A · History
    Modern World History
    A · History
    Modern World History Advanced Standing
    A · History
    US History
    A · History
    World History Introduction
    A · History
    AP English Language and Composition
    B · English
    AP English Literature and Composition
    B · English
    English 1
    B · English
    English 1 Advanced Standing
    B · English
    English 2
    B · English
    English 2 Advanced Standing
    B · English
    English 3
    B · English
    English 4
    B · English
    ML English 1
    B · English
    ML English 2
    B · English
    ML English 3
    B · English
    Algebra 1
    C · Math
    Algebra 2
    C · Math
    AP Calculus AB
    C · Math
    AP Calculus BC
    C · Math
    AP Computer Science A
    C · Math
    AP Statistics
    C · Math
    Finite Math and Statistics
    C · Math
    Geometry
    C · Math
    Integrated Mathematics 2
    C · Math
    PreCalculus
    C · Math
    AP Biology
    D · Science
    AP Chemistry
    D · Science
    AP Computer Science Principles
    D · Science
    AP Environmental Science
    D · Science
    AP Physics 1
    D · Science
    AP Physics 2
    D · Science
    Biology, the Living Earth
    D · Science
    Chemistry in Earth System
    D · Science
    ML Introduction to Science
    D · Science
    Physics in the Universe
    D · Science
    AP Chinese Language and Culture
    E · Language
    AP Spanish Language and Culture
    E · Language
    Chinese 1
    E · Language
    Chinese 2
    E · Language
    Chinese 3
    E · Language
    Chinese 4 Honors
    E · Language
    Spanish 1
    E · Language
    Spanish 2
    E · Language
    Spanish 3
    E · Language
    Spanish for Native Speakers 3
    E · Language
    Animation
    F · Arts
    AP 2D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    AP 3D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    AP Drawing
    F · Arts
    Art
    F · Arts
    Art & Multimedia
    F · Arts
    Art 3D
    F · Arts
    Art Advanced
    F · Arts
    Art History I (for independent study students only)
    F · Arts
    Broadcast Journalism
    F · Arts
    Ceramics
    F · Arts
    Ceramics Advanced
    F · Arts
    Chamber Orchestra
    F · Arts
    Chamber Singers
    F · Arts
    Concert Band
    F · Arts
    Concert Choir
    F · Arts
    Dance
    F · Arts
    Dance Advanced
    F · Arts
    Dance Intermediate
    F · Arts
    Digital Photography
    F · Arts
    Drama
    F · Arts
    Drama Advanced
    F · Arts
    Introduction to Art (for Independent Studies Students only)
    F · Arts
    Jazz Ensemble
    F · Arts
    String Orchestra
    F · Arts
    Symphonic Band
    F · Arts
    Video Production
    F · Arts
    Wind Ensemble
    F · Arts
    Advanced Publications
    G · Elective
    Audio Production
    G · Elective
    Career Exploration and Life Planning
    G · Elective
    College and Academic Success
    G · Elective
    Community and Literacy in Action 2
    G · Elective
    Community-Literacy in Action 1
    G · Elective
    Computer Science Principles
    G · Elective
    Designated English Language Development 1
    G · Elective
    Designated English Language Development 2
    G · Elective
    Designated English Language Development 3
    G · Elective
    Economics
    G · Elective
    Health Education
    G · Elective
    Health Science Concepts (for Independent Studies Student only)
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Business and Finance (for Independent Studies Student only)
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Ethnic Studies
    G · Elective
    Publications
    G · Elective

    College pathways

    A-G completion

    74.9%

    274 of 366 graduates

    2024-25

    Graduation rate

    90.8%

    366 of 403 cohort students

    2024-25

    College-going within 12 months

    85.3%

    337 of 395 high school completers

    2022-23

    Where students enrolled

    2022-23 high school completers

    University of California
    34(10.1%)
    California State University
    67(19.9%)
    California Community Colleges
    151(44.8%)
    In-state private colleges
    25(7.4%)
    Out-of-state four-year colleges
    59(17.5%)
    Out-of-state two-year colleges
    1(0.3%)

    Percentages are shares of students from this school who enrolled in college within 12 months.

    Nearby schools

    Aragon High SchoolFusion Academy San MateoFusion Academy San Mateo Foster CityHillcrest at Youth Services CenterJunipero Serra High SchoolNueva SchoolPacific Rim International Middle/High SchoolSan Mateo Adult School

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