Hillcrest High School is a four-year public high school in Ammon, Idaho, east of Idaho Falls. Opened in 1992, it was the second high school in the Bonneville School District. The school mascot is the Knight and the colors are red, black, and white.
Serving 1,230 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 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillcrest High School serves the southern part of Idaho Falls, ID, covering an area of approximately 285.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 23.4 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hillcrest High School's student population of 1,230 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,230 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
Designing Success for Every Student
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, White, Red
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest High School's ranking?
Hillcrest High School is ranked #507 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Hillcrest High School often compared to?
Hillcrest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Senior High School, Bonneville High School, Idaho Falls Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 93%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
1,230 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hillcrest High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Idaho 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 Bonneville Joint School District.
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