Serving 2,333 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,333 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 97% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Hillcrest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hillcrest High School is ranked #2136 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 81%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
2,333 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hillcrest High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillcrest High School offer ?
Hillcrest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,333 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 97% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
