Serving 1,314 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,314 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Hillcrest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 72%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
1,314 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hillcrest High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest High School offer ?
Hillcrest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hillcrest High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,314 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
