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645 South Barranca Street, West Covina, CA 91723-0269
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
62.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 39.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 519/1,596 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 345/1,596 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,568 |
| Low-Income Students | 979 (62.4%) |
| English Learners | 64 (4.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.6 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math rose 5.7 points from last year and rose 11.9 points over the full period.
•Math +11.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
62.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 88%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
39.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does South Hills High compare within the district?
South Hills High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Covina-Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does South Hills High rank in California?
South Hills High ranks No. 519 of 1,596 in reading and No. 345 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at South Hills High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.0% meet the reading standard and 34.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does South Hills High compare with other schools in West Covina?
South Hills High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in West Covina with 2026 results.
Explore schools in West CovinaHow does South Hills High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
South Hills High is No. 140 in reading and No. 87 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| South Hills HighThis school | 39.5% | 62.0% |
| Covina High | 33.1% | 62.8% |
| Northview High | 18.3% | 44.9% |
