Is Hillcrest High School a good school?

Hillcrest High School ranks 160 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hillcrest High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 181 students attended Hillcrest High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest High School?

Students at Hillcrest High School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Hillcrest High School?

Hillcrest High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest High School

Summary:

Hillcrest High School is a public high school located in Strawberry, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 181 students. The school is part of the Hillcrest School District, which is ranked 130 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest High School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, with significantly lower scores in English Language Arts (23.7%), Reading (24.6%), and Mathematics (35.1%) compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%, respectively. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.65% to 59.38% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of socioeconomic challenges. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.0 to 4.7, suggests a focus on providing individual attention and support for students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hoxie High School, Sloan-Hendrix High School, Cedar Ridge High School, Tuckerman High School, and Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School, Hillcrest High School is generally underperforming in terms of test scores and overall academic achievement. The school's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 83 to 186 out of 268-305 high schools in Arkansas, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive plan to address the identified areas of concern.

Detail:

Public 7-12

146 S Main St
Strawberry, AR 72469

(870) 528-3856

District: Hillcrest School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,157

Feeder schools for Hillcrest High School:

Elementary:

Hillcrest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 4.0

Number of students: 181

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillcrest High School ranks worse than 66.9% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Hillcrest High School ranks worse than 52.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 4. (See more...)

Compare Hillcrest High School employs 44.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest High School is $12,157.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillcrest High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest High School 224^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Hillcrest High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest High School 160^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Hillcrest High School in the ranking list.)

Hillcrest School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest School District 130^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillcrest High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2008	50.11	133^rd	223	40.4%
2009	43.15	159^th	240	33.8%
2010	51.59	141^st	254	44.5%
2011	58.01	125^th	264	52.7%
2012	48.30	165^th	265	37.7%
2013	14.65	252^nd	278	9.4%
2014	30.28	219^th	280	21.8%
2015	59.40	95^th	275	65.5%
2016	55.86	135^th	312	56.7%
2017	39.55	213^th	315	32.4%
2018	45.28	189^th	318	40.6%
2019	54.08	146^th	319	54.2%
2021	64.90	106^th	330	67.9%
2022	55.67	144^th	318	54.7%
2023	60.21	133^rd	330	59.7%
2024	36.15	224^th	335	33.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hillcrest High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	50.07	110^th	258	57.4%
2008	55.81	84^th	256	67.2%
2009	50.87	119^th	261	54.4%
2010	43.09	151^st	262	42.4%
2011	50.35	135^th	266	49.2%
2012	32.27	201^st	266	24.4%
2013	47.26	148^th	271	45.4%
2014	36.81	186^th	268	30.6%
2015	54.67	83^rd	267	68.9%
2016	53.67	115^th	269	57.2%
2017	50.14	138^th	264	47.7%
2018	58.26	96^th	263	63.5%
2019	57.77	111^th	282	60.6%
2021	51.50	137^th	290	52.8%
2022	59.08	101^st	282	64.2%
2023	57.33	117^th	295	60.3%
2024	46.32	160^th	305	47.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest High School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	108	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	109
2006	103	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	105
2007	98	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	99
2008	224	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	227
2009	212	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
2010	215	1	0	0	0	0	216
2011	196	0	2	0	0	0	198
2012	183	0	3	0	0	1	187
2013	171	0	3	0	0	0	174
2014	185	0	4	0	0	0	189
2015	209	0	5	0	0	0	214
2016	195	0	6	0	0	1	202
2017	195	0	5	0	0	0	200
2018	198	0	5	0	0	2	205
2019	185	0	3	0	0	2	190
2020	192	0	3	0	0	3	198
2021	186	0	3	0	0	3	192
2022	167	0	5	0	0	1	173
2023	173	0	6	0	0	2	181

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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
2005	109	7.0	15.6	61.5
2006	105	10.0	10.5	67.6
2007	99	18.0	5.5	69.7
2008	227	24.0	9.5	59.5
2009	213	22.0	9.7	61.5
2010	216	22.0	10.2	63.4
2011	198	18.4	10.7	62.6
2012	187	17.2	10.8	59.9
2013	174	17.2	10.1	59.8
2014	189	17.9	10.5	63.5
2015	214	25.0	8.5	65
2016	202	19.0	10.6	66.8
2017	200	18.1	11.0	41.5
2018	205	19.9	10.2	40.5
2019	190	32.9	5.7	58.9
2020	198	34.6	5.7	60.1
2021	192	40.5	4.7	59.4
2022	173	37.5	4.6	56.6
2023	181	44.3	4.0	59.1

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
2005	109	7.0	15.6	61.5
2006	105	10.0	10.5	67.6
2007	99	18.0	5.5	69.7
2008	227	24.0	9.5	59.5
2009	213	22.0	9.7	61.5
2010	216	22.0	10.2	63.4
2011	198	18.4	10.7	62.6
2012	187	17.2	10.8	59.9
2013	174	17.2	10.1	59.8
2014	189	17.9	10.5	63.5
2015	214	25.0	8.5	65
2016	202	19.0	10.6	66.8
2017	200	18.1	11.0	41.5
2018	205	19.9	10.2	40.5
2019	190	32.9	5.7	58.9
2020	198	34.6	5.7	60.1
2021	192	40.5	4.7	59.4
2022	173	37.5	4.6	56.6
2023	181	44.3	4.0	59.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,193 (9.8%)	$10,964 (90.2%)	$12,157

Data source: Arkansas 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 146^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 133^rd of 330 Middle schools	5.5%
Ranks 111^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 117^th of 295 High schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Hillcrest High School)	75.8	68.9	6.9%
7th Grade English (Hillcrest School District)	75.8	68.9	6.9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Hillcrest High School)	30.3	41.4	11.1%
7th Grade Math (Hillcrest School District)	30.3	41.4	11.1%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Hillcrest High School)	48.4	34.4	14%
7th Grade Science (Hillcrest School District)	48.4	34.4	14%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Hillcrest High School)	54.6	34.5	20.1%
7th Grade Reading (Hillcrest School District)	54.6	34.5	20.1%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Hillcrest High School)	78.1	85.7	7.6%
8th Grade English (Hillcrest School District)	78.1	85.7	7.6%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Hillcrest High School)	31.3	39.3	8%
8th Grade Math (Hillcrest School District)	31.3	39.3	8%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Hillcrest High School)	37.6	53.6	16%
8th Grade Science (Hillcrest School District)	37.6	53.6	16%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Hillcrest High School)	59.4	46.4	13%
8th Grade Reading (Hillcrest School District)	59.4	46.4	13%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Hillcrest High School)	64.3	50	14.3%
9th Grade English (Hillcrest School District)	64.3	50	14.3%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Hillcrest High School)	25	12.5	12.5%
9th Grade Math (Hillcrest School District)	25	12.5	12.5%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Hillcrest High School)	32.2	25	7.2%
9th Grade Science (Hillcrest School District)	32.2	25	7.2%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Hillcrest High School)	46.5	34.4	12.1%
9th Grade Reading (Hillcrest School District)	46.5	34.4	12.1%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Hillcrest High School)	76.3	76.6	0.3%
10th Grade English (Hillcrest School District)	76.3	76.6	0.3%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Hillcrest High School)	26.3	13.3	13%
10th Grade Math (Hillcrest School District)	26.3	13.3	13%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Hillcrest High School)	34.2	43.3	9.1%
10th Grade Science (Hillcrest School District)	34.2	43.3	9.1%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Hillcrest High School)	42.1	53.3	11.2%
10th Grade Reading (Hillcrest School District)	42.1	53.3	11.2%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest High School)	22.2	8.3	13.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest School District)	22.2	8.3	13.9%
11th Grade English (Hillcrest High School)	38.9	45.8	6.9%
11th Grade English (Hillcrest School District)	38.9	45.8	6.9%
11th Grade Reading (Hillcrest High School)	22.2	20.8	1.4%
11th Grade Reading (Hillcrest School District)	22.2	20.8	1.4%
11th Grade Science (Hillcrest High School)	16.7	20.8	4.1%
11th Grade Science (Hillcrest School District)	16.7	20.8	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	190	181	4.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	185	173	6.5%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.9%	59.1%	0.2%

Schools Near Hillcrest High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)				ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest High School	Public	7-12	146 S Main St	Strawberry	72469	Lawrence County	Hillcrest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 528-3856	181	44	4.0	59.1%	173 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	46.3	160^th of 305 public high schools	47.5%		57.3	117^th of 295 public high schools	60.3%	43		21.5	20.7	35.5	15.3	23.7		21.4	17.2	38.7	19.2	24.6		35.7	34.4	35.1		19.4	0.0	13.0		14.2	0.0		10.6		25.0	31.0	28.1		24.0			24.0	$12,157	$1,193	$10,964
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School	Public, Charter	9-12	620 N Main St	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5392	371	62	5.9	72.2%	351 (94.6%)	5 (1.3%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	81.4	27^th of 305 public high schools	91.1%		69.2	66^th of 295 public high schools	77.6%	39				44.5	44.9	44.6				44.5	43.8	44.2						36.8		36.3	100.0	11.7	0.0	0.0	12.5						42.7	12.5		39.5	$10,601	$1,329	$9,272
Tuckerman High School	Public	8-12	300 N Dowell St	Tuckerman	72473	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 349-2657	297	39	7.5	61.6%	264 (88.9%)	16 (5.4%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	87.6	18^th of 305 public high schools	94.1%		81.5	35^th of 295 public high schools	88.1%	17			73.1	53.6	38.0	56.4			70.1	53.6	42.0	56.5			47.8	47.8		39.7		39.7	0.0	16.4	0.0	0.0	15.4			65.6	65.6	0.0	58.3			57.1	$10,059	$615	$9,444
Sloan-Hendrix High School	Public	7-12	1 Greyhound Cir	Imboden	72434	Lawrence County	Sloan-Hendrix School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 869-2361	365	51	7.1	62.2%	351 (96.2%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	45.2	165^th of 305 public high schools	45.9%		39.1	191^st of 295 public high schools	35.3%	26		33.4	22.1	23.3	23.2	25.1		37.1	22.1	24.6	24.6	26.6		33.4	20.4	26.5		27.9		27.9	100.0	15.3			16.5		29.7	27.1	28.3	100.0	25.4	0.0		26.0	$9,026	$762	$8,264
Cedar Ridge High School	Public	6-12	1500 N Hill St	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 799-8691	368	67	5.5	68.2%	334 (90.8%)	7 (1.9%)	22 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	46.8	158^th of 305 public high schools	48.2%		21.7	250^th of 295 public high schools	15.3%	92	28.3	19.1	24.0	31.1	18.0	24.3	28.2	19.2	22.0	27.6	16.0	22.7	30.4	42.5	40.0	37.8		25.8	6.3	20.5		24.3	0.0	0.0	14.3	34.8	31.9	26.0	30.8	0.0	29.8			29.2	$12,622	$1,422	$11,200
Hoxie High School	Public	7-12	305 SW Alice St	Hoxie	72433	Lawrence County	Hoxie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 886-4254	366	47	7.8	100.0%	334 (91.3%)	6 (1.6%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	31.6	224^th of 305 public high schools	26.6%		40.4	184^th of 295 public high schools	37.6%	40		17.7	11.5	20.4	17.9	16.9		21.0	17.3	25.9	14.3	19.7		24.2	17.5	21.5	66.7	11.4		22.8	72.7	6.1	0.0		17.8		32.2	28.9	30.7	0.0	31.8	0.0	0.0	26.9	$11,077	$1,073	$10,004

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