Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest High School's student population of 432 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1567 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
95%
21%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest High School's ranking?
Hillcrest High School is ranked #1567 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
432 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hillcrest High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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?
Hillcrest High School is part of Achievement School District.
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