Hillcrest High School

Public 9-12

 160-05 Highland Ave
       Jamaica, NY  11432


(718) 658-5407

District: New York City Geographic District #28

SchoolDigger Rank:
935th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,334 Help


Feeder schools for Hillcrest High School:

Elementary:    Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
    Ps 182 Samantha Smith
    Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
    Ps 55 Maure
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Middle:    Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  2,381

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.2%
Asian:
26.9%
African American:
25.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.9% Help


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Compare Details Hillcrest High School ranks worse than 76.1% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 13th among 14 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #28. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.89. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hillcrest High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hillcrest High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.2%), Asian (26.9%), African American (25.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 15.4. 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest High School is $14,334. 7 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hillcrest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest High School 935th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Hillcrest High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #28:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #28 403rd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest High School

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.34 751st 935 19.7%
2006 21.24 805th 986 18.4%
2007 19.38 842nd 1002 16.0%
2008 18.46 872nd 1027 15.1%
2009 12.80 985th 1086 9.3%
2010 16.96 961st 1117 14.0%
2011 26.90 872nd 1165 25.2%
2012 25.63 875th 1198 27.0%
2013 26.43 870th 1217 28.5%
2014 28.57 867th 1237 29.9%
2015 27.59 916th 1255 27.0%
2016 35.05 834th 1255 33.5%
2017 32.83 804th 1221 34.2%
2018 41.30 755th 1210 37.6%
2019 40.04 778th 1207 35.5%
2022 20.98 909th 1190 23.6%
2023 20.89 935th 1228 23.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.00 198th 212 6.6%
2023 28.48 213th 272 21.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.73 131st 546 76.0%
2019 62.17 153rd 565 72.9%
2022 40.68 273rd 481 43.2%
2023 32.05 430th 583 26.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.25 487th 1095 55.5%
2019 46.09 575th 1132 49.2%
2022 38.24 601st 1038 42.1%
2023 33.54 746th 1130 34.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.47 644th 1154 44.2%
2019 44.48 679th 1179 42.4%
2022 23.68 844th 1101 23.3%
2023 24.83 869th 1155 24.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.93 144th 498 71.1%
2019 67.59 109th 493 77.9%
2022 37.87 233rd 389 40.1%
2023 31.66 387th 531 27.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 738th 1176 37.2%
2019 40.98 762nd 1193 36.1%
2022 20.90 890th 1155 22.9%
2023 26.18 871st 1197 27.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 745th 1176 36.6%
2019 38.08 772nd 1190 35.1%
2022 20.16 899th 1154 22.1%
2023 18.71 942nd 1191 20.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.72 319th 426 25.1%
2019 30.25 356th 447 20.4%
2022 9.09 355th 386 8.0%
2023 11.30 389th 424 8.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.92 199th 679 70.7%
2019 58.69 240th 686 65.0%
2022 42.99 311th 593 47.6%
2023 39.51 377th 671 43.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.20 380th 791 52.0%
2019 45.01 422nd 815 48.2%
2022 23.88 579th 760 23.8%
2023 20.64 691st 851 18.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.32 23rd 43 46.5%
2019 50.91 23rd 46 50.0%
2022 41.42 19th 28 32.1%
2023 37.46 28th 41 31.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.88 593rd 765 22.5%
2022 3.99 719th 738 2.6%
2023 2.51 755th 776 2.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 685 1637 447 779 0 n/a n/a 0 3548
1990 502 1880 452 616 0 n/a n/a 0 3450
1991 353 1748 446 735 0 n/a n/a 0 3282
1992 358 1552 528 832 45 n/a n/a 0 3315
1993 357 1601 495 791 10 n/a n/a 0 3254
1994 323 1713 523 821 15 n/a n/a 0 3395
1995 242 2071 750 917 19 n/a n/a 0 3999
1996 242 2071 750 917 19 n/a n/a 0 3999
1997 232 2171 826 918 25 n/a n/a 0 4172
1998 210 2071 852 903 30 n/a n/a 0 4066
1999 182 1843 790 807 25 n/a n/a 0 3647
2000 179 1681 727 753 20 n/a n/a 0 3360
2001 153 1541 677 705 5 n/a n/a 0 3081
2002 145 1558 748 658 9 n/a n/a 0 3118
2003 145 1558 748 658 9 n/a n/a 0 3118
2004 135 1565 755 684 9 n/a n/a 0 3148
2005 114 1693 783 719 11 n/a n/a 0 3320
2006 87 1681 831 718 12 n/a n/a 0 3329
2007 83 1597 846 677 11 n/a n/a 0 3214
2008 75 1615 901 755 17 n/a n/a 0 3363
2009 67 1546 922 729 23 n/a n/a 0 3287
2010 64 1396 935 701 27 n/a n/a 0 3123
2011 84 1335 1127 734 16 0 0 0 3296
2012 90 1134 1140 702 15 1 2 0 3084
2013 91 1022 1192 753 16 18 16 0 3108
2014 103 1045 1197 823 40 0 19 0 3227
2015 114 992 1131 963 74 0 15 0 3289
2016 145 970 1070 1027 98 0 10 0 3320
2017 130 968 1008 1064 129 47 8 0 3354
2018 122 976 968 1113 131 38 4 0 3352
2019 108 866 1027 1098 142 35 10 0 3286
2020 96 795 944 1051 140 35 11 0 3072
2021 95 758 866 974 134 27 23 0 2877
2022 74 665 730 932 124 41 24 0 2590
2023 68 600 641 839 108 37 87 1 2381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillcrest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 3548 175.0 20.2 n/a
1990 3450 162.2 21.2 n/a
1991 3282 155.9 21.0 n/a
1992 3315 141.0 23.5 n/a
1993 3254 146.5 22.2 n/a
1994 3395 152.0 22.3 n/a
1995 3999 158.8 25.2 n/a
1996 3999 158.8 25.2 n/a
1997 4172 177.2 23.5 27.6
1998 4066 186.9 21.8 21.8
1999 3647 178.4 20.4 23.8
2000 3360 158.6 21.2 36.3
2001 3081 159.2 19.4 58.1
2002 3118 n/a n/a n/a
2003 3118 n/a n/a n/a
2004 3148 n/a n/a n/a
2005 3320 n/a n/a 0
2006 3329 157.0 21.2 42.8
2007 3214 151.4 21.2 38.9
2008 3363 144.2 23.3 36.8
2009 3287 141.3 23.3 76.3
2010 3123 131.0 23.8 n/a
2011 3296 143.4 22.9 73.1
2012 3084 146.8 21.0 79.3
2013 3108 142.4 21.8 6
2014 3227 142.2 22.6 80
2015 3289 149.0 22.0 81.8
2016 3320 152.0 21.8 77.9
2017 3354 159.0 21.0 79.8
2018 3352 167.0 20.0 82.3
2019 3286 177.6 18.4 82
2020 3072 169.7 18.0 82.4
2021 2877 165.6 17.3 81.6
2022 2590 164.6 15.7 81.4
2023 2381 154.3 15.4 81.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillcrest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 3548 175.0 20.2 n/a
1990 3450 162.2 21.2 n/a
1991 3282 155.9 21.0 n/a
1992 3315 141.0 23.5 n/a
1993 3254 146.5 22.2 n/a
1994 3395 152.0 22.3 n/a
1995 3999 158.8 25.2 n/a
1996 3999 158.8 25.2 n/a
1997 4172 177.2 23.5 27.6
1998 4066 186.9 21.8 21.8
1999 3647 178.4 20.4 23.8
2000 3360 158.6 21.2 36.3
2001 3081 159.2 19.4 58.1
2002 3118 n/a n/a n/a
2003 3118 n/a n/a n/a
2004 3148 n/a n/a n/a
2005 3320 n/a n/a 0
2006 3329 157.0 21.2 42.8
2007 3214 151.4 21.2 38.9
2008 3363 144.2 23.3 36.8
2009 3287 141.3 23.3 76.3
2010 3123 131.0 23.8 n/a
2011 3296 143.4 22.9 73.1
2012 3084 146.8 21.0 79.3
2013 3108 142.4 21.8 6
2014 3227 142.2 22.6 80
2015 3289 149.0 22.0 81.8
2016 3320 152.0 21.8 77.9
2017 3354 159.0 21.0 79.8
2018 3352 167.0 20.0 82.3
2019 3286 177.6 18.4 82
2020 3072 169.7 18.0 82.4
2021 2877 165.6 17.3 81.6
2022 2590 164.6 15.7 81.4
2023 2381 154.3 15.4 81.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Hillcrest High School

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YearCompletely Immunized
201597.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $605 (5.1%) $11,149 (94.8%) $11,755
2020 $498 (4.3%) $11,112 (95.7%) $11,609
2021 $751 (6.1%) $11,476 (93.9%) $12,227
2022 $1,431 (10.0%) $12,902 (90.0%) $14,334

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 778th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 935th of 1228 High schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hillcrest High School)61.135.8
 25.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #28)66.759.7
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Hillcrest High School)8349.8
 33.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District #28)7157.1
 13.9%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Hillcrest High School)44.140.7
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #28)69.257.2
 11.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Hillcrest High School)82.169.7
 12.4%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #28)86.379.8
 6.5%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Hillcrest High School)84.913.6
 71.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District #28)68.239.1
 29.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Hillcrest High School)7127.2
 43.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #28)67.451.2
 16.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Hillcrest High School)81.758.1
 23.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #28)83.373.6
 9.8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Hillcrest High School)69.240.2
 29%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #28)72.360.7
 11.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Hillcrest High School)10017.7
 82.3%
   End of Course Physics (New York City Geographic District #28)77.149.2
 27.9%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Hillcrest High School)70.765.6
 5.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #28)79.178
 1.1%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students32862381
 27.5%
African American866600
 30.7%
American Indian142108
 23.9%
Asian1027641
 37.6%
Hispanic1098839
 23.6%
Pacific Islander3537
 5.7%
White10868
 37%
Two or More Races1087
 770%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82%81.9%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,381 students attended Hillcrest High School.

Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 23.9% of New York high schools.

Hillcrest High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Elementary : Ps 182 Samantha Smith
Elementary : Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
Elementary : Ps 55 Maure
Elementary : Ps 82 Hammond
Elementary : Ps 86
Elementary : Ps 99 Kew Gardens
Middle : Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck

Students at Hillcrest High School are 35% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 25% African American, 5% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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