Serving 1,161 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 23:1 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- 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 1,161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#523 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #523 out of 709 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 Idaho Falls Senior High School, Skyline Senior High School, Bonneville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 91%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
1,161 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hillcrest High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 23:1, 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
What school district is Hillcrest High School part of?
Hillcrest High School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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