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Alumni: what's one memory from HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
2,298
High
DISTRICT 995 · STATE 668
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28·NCES 360010001965
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
160-05 HIGHLAND AVE, JAMAICA, NY 11432 · (718) 658-5407 · Queens County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,298 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 29% of New York public high schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New York public high schools
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
163 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
1,974 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 819 | 36% |
| Grade 10 | 549 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 541 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 372 | 16% |
| Ungraded | 17 | 1% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)English Language Arts
71.0%
NY avg 58.3% . +2.0pp since 2023
Math
37.0%
NY avg 57.4% . +7.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 71 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 37 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New York schools, those numbers are about 58 and 57. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 7 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 71.0% | 37.0% |
| 2023-24 | 69.0% | 30.0% |
% Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
45.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.4%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 45% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 43% typical for New York schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among New York's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (45.0% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL this school | 2,298 | 85.9% | 45.0% |
| JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL OZONE PARK | 2,400 | 84.0% | 58.5% |
| MANHATTAN CENTER FOR SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS NEW YORK | 1,657 | 81.4% | 74.7% |
| JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL BROOKLYN | 2,209 | 88.6% | 53.5% |
| JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL FLUSHING | 2,778 | 78.8% | 51.7% |
| HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICES NEW YORK | 1,728 | 85.6% | 65.0% |
Matched among New York high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Queens County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #830 of 1,135 | #68 of 89 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #783 of 1,109 ▲ 95 | #55 of 85 ▲ 13 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 71.0% | #562 of 1,135 ▲ 95 | #41 of 89 ▲ 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,298 | #35 of 1,216 | #7 of 93 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #940 of 1,058 | #57 of 87 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.8% | #57 of 1,070 | #10 of 87 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.9% | #334 of 1,167 | #26 of 92 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -31.4% | #84 of 743 | #3 of 48 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,298
-579 (-20%) vs 2020
-30% since 2010-11, when it was 3,296
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 17.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,298 | 163 | 14.1:1 | 86% (1,974) |
| 2023-24 | 2,333 | 154.8 | 15.1:1 | 83% (1,929) |
| 2022-23 | 2,381 | 154.3 | 15.4:1 | 82% (1,951) |
| 2020-21 | 2,877 | 165 | 17.4:1 | 82% (2,347) |
| 2017-18 | 3,352 | 167.1 | 20.1:1 | 82% (2,759) |
| 2015-16 | 3,320 | 152 | 21.8:1 | 78% (2,587) |
| 2010-11 | 3,296 | 143 | 23.1:1 | 73% (2,409) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL.
About HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL is one of the public schools in JAMAICA, New York. It is a large high school. There are 2,298 students enrolled, covering grades 9 through 12. The school is 244% larger than the average for high schools in New York.
The district, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28, operates 50 schools serving 36,340 students.
At HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL, Hispanic students make up the biggest share, 39%. Enrollment also includes 26% Asian, 25% Black, 6% Native American, and 3% White. Among people living in Queens County, the Hispanic share is about 28%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 72, compared with 70 nationally.
Its staff includes 163 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 14.1 students per teacher. The average for high schools in New York, 11.0:1, is lower. HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 86%. It compares with 77% for public schools in Queens County.
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL earns a C on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 29% of New York public high schools.
Compared with New York schools that have similar shares of low-income students, HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL's results are 1.6 points above predicted: 45.0% against 43.4%.
For the population of Queens County, the median household earns about $86,136 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Across Queens County, 392 public schools serve about 268,205 students.
Measured in a straight line, PS 86 is less than a tenth of a mile from HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. In a group of 9 nearby schools with scores, HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL ranks 7th on average proficiency.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Large, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal enrollment counts fell from 2,877 (2020-21) to 2,298 (2024-25). The ratio of students to teachers went from 17.4:1 to 14.1:1 over the same years.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Queens County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,323,052
Census ACS
Median income
$86,136
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
392
268,205 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
- FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,394 students
- THOMAS A EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,146 students
- JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEYMiddle · 1,611 students
- JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCKMiddle · 1,265 students
- QUEENS METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,068 students
- JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGEMiddle · 935 students
Other schools in JAMAICA
- THOMAS A EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,146 students
- JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCKMiddle · 1,265 students
- PS 95 EASTWOODElementary · 1,103 students
- PS 50 TALFOURD LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 904 students
- GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL IIElementary · 810 students
- PS 182 SAMANTHA SMITHElementary · 810 students
Other Hillcrest High schools
11 other US public schools in 11 states are named Hillcrest High. HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL is the 2nd largest of the 12.
- Hillcrest HighMIDVALE, UT · 2,421 students
- Hillcrest HighSimpsonville, SC · 1,894 students
- Hillcrest HighRiverside, CA · 1,780 students
- Hillcrest High SchoolDALLAS, TX · 1,572 students
- Hillcrest High SchoolTuscaloosa, AL · 1,434 students
Nearby schools
- PS 860.1 mi · 689
- YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL-QUEENS0.1 mi · 544
- QUEENS SATELLITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR OPPORTUNITY0.2 mi · 187
- PS 182 SAMANTHA SMITH0.2 mi · 810
- QUEENS SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE (THE)0.2 mi · 590
- MS 3580.2 mi · 345
Frequently asked questions
About HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL?
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 2,298 students in grades 09-12.
Is HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 14.1:1 (163 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 3% White, 39% Hispanic, 25% Black, 26% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL in?
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL is part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.