Serving 2,421 students in grades 8-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest High serves the west part of Midvale, UT, covering an attendance area of approximately 11 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the nearest edges of the zone located about 2 miles away and the furthest edge approximately 3.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest High School's student population of 2,421 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,421 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest High School's ranking?
Hillcrest High School is ranked #453 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hillcrest High School often compared to?
Hillcrest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
2,421 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hillcrest High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hillcrest High School offer ?
Hillcrest High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Hillcrest High School part of?
Hillcrest High School is part of Canyons School District.
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