Hillside Innovation Academy serves 172 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillside Innovation Academy's student population of 172 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillside Innovation Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillside Innovation Academy?
172 students attend Hillside Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hillside Innovation Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Innovation Academy?
Hillside Innovation Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillside Innovation Academy offer ?
Hillside Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hillside Innovation Academy part of?
Hillside Innovation Academy is part of Romoland Elementary School District.
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