Serving 16 students in grades 5-12, Hillcrest At Youth Services Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center's student population of 16 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Excellence and Equity in Education
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest At Youth Services Center is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
13%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)6.3%
33%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillcrest At Youth Services Center often compared to?
Hillcrest At Youth Services Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School, Hillview Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest At Youth Services Center?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest At Youth Services Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hillcrest At Youth Services Center?
16 students attend Hillcrest At Youth Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hillcrest At Youth Services Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest At Youth Services Center?
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillcrest At Youth Services Center offer ?
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Hillcrest At Youth Services Center part of?
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center is part of San Mateo County Office Of Education School District.
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