- San Mateo High reported a higher chronically absent students than Hillsdale High (380 vs. 254).
- San Mateo High reported a higher sat/act participation than Hillsdale High (466 vs. 405).
- Hillsdale High reported a higher dual enrollment than San Mateo High (297 vs. 239).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
San Mateo High reported a higher chronically absent students than Hillsdale High (380 vs. 254).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Hillsdale High reported a higher graduating cohort than San Mateo High (431 vs. 403).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
San Mateo High reported a higher sat/act participation than Hillsdale High (466 vs. 405).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
San Mateo High reported a higher violent incidents than Hillsdale High (47 vs. 27).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Hillsdale High reported a higher students per counselor than San Mateo High (432.9:1 vs. 417:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Hillsdale High
$24,422.95
San Mateo High
$24,422.95
Local revenue share
Hillsdale High
83.9%
San Mateo High
83.9%
State revenue share
Hillsdale High
14%
San Mateo High
14%
Federal revenue share
Hillsdale High
2%
San Mateo High
2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hillsdale High
16.1%
San Mateo High
16.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
San Mateo County
$156,000
San Mateo County
$156,000
Poverty rate
San Mateo County
6.5%
San Mateo County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Mateo County
53.1%
San Mateo County
53.1%
Unemployment rate
San Mateo County
3.6%
San Mateo County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.