Hillcrest High School serves 284 students in grades 9-12.
Hillcrest High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hillcrest High School's student population of 284 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
284 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%

Black
91%
32%

White
6%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest High School's ranking?
Hillcrest High School is ranked #1161 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hillcrest High School often compared to?
Hillcrest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Genesis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
284 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hillcrest High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% 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 lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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 Conecuh County School District.
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