Serving 2,367 students in grades 8-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hillcrest High School's student population of 2,367 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
50%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest High School's ranking?
Hillcrest High School is ranked #530 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 83%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
2,367 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hillcrest High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 23:1, 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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