Serving 1,434 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest High School's student population of 1,434 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,434 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Year Founded
1982
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
57%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
34%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #901 out of 1,275 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 Northridge High School, Holt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 92%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
1,434 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hillcrest High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillcrest High School offer ?
Hillcrest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest High School part of?
Hillcrest High School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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