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Idaho Falls Senior High School vs. Hillcrest High School

Should you attend Idaho Falls Senior High School or Hillcrest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Idaho Falls Senior High School
601 South Holmes Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hillcrest High School
2801 Sunnyside Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Hillcrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,269 students in grades 9-12, Idaho Falls Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho 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 Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,207 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,269 students
1,207 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idaho Falls Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillcrest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idaho Falls Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillcrest High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idaho Falls Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillcrest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Falls Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Idaho Falls School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bonneville Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#387 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#523 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Idaho Falls Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillcrest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
33%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idaho Falls Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 50% in ID)
43%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idaho Falls Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillcrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
46%
(Top 50% in ID)
82%
(Top 50% in ID)
91%
(Top 20% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Idaho Falls Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Idaho Falls Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillcrest High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
332
337
Grade 10 Students
345
320
Grade 11 Students
340
306
Grade 12 Students
252
244

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Idaho Falls Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hillcrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Idaho Falls Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillcrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Idaho Falls Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillcrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Idaho Falls Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillcrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Idaho Falls Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillcrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Idaho Falls Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillcrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Idaho Falls Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillcrest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Idaho Falls Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillcrest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Idaho Falls Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillcrest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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