The curriculum includes software development, network management, and cybersecurity.

[4] Other Programs Students can apply for programs, which include: Hilltop has many clubs and associations, including AP Scholars, the BIBLE Club, Best Buddies, The HOOLIGANS (Pep Club), Girl's League, Humanities, MVPS, GSA, Metal (Music), Marine Science, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), FIRST Robotics, Interact, Chips and Salsa, and Chess and Cards.

Hilltop is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) San Diego Section and the Mesa League of the Metro Conference.

Hilltop competes in the following sports:[citation needed] CIF Champions 2016- Women’s Water Polo Chula Vista Spartans are the Lancers longtime rival school, dating back to the '60s.

[citation needed] Longtime Hilltop Coaches elected as San Diego Sports Hall of Champions Coaching Legends:[citation needed] In the 2005–06 school year, the school's Academic Performance Index placed it 698 (base) where 800 is the California state goal with a state rank of 5 out of 10.