Hillcrest High School is a public high school, located in Memphis, Tennessee and is served by the Green Dot ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools system. The school has an enrollment of 525 students. The vast majority of students are African American.
Serving 441 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest High School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1727 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
94%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest High School's ranking?
Hillcrest High School is ranked #1727 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
441 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hillcrest High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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 Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillcrest High School located?
Hillcrest High School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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