Hillcrest High School

Summary:

Hillcrest High School is a public high school located in Ammon, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,161 students. The school is part of the Bonneville Joint School District, which is ranked 40 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest High School has a predominantly white student population, with 83.98% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. Academically, the school's performance on ISAT tests is mixed, with 42.1% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math, 42.7% in ISAT Science, and 59.4% in ISAT English Language Arts. However, the school maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.4% to 94.2% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools like Bonneville High School and Thunder Ridge High School. Interestingly, Hillcrest High School's performance lags behind the Bonneville Online School, which has consistently higher ISAT scores and a higher graduation rate.

One area of concern for Hillcrest High School is the increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.0% in 2021-2022 to 12.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.97% to 21.08% over the past three years, suggests a higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the nearby schools. Overall, Hillcrest High School is a solid-performing school within the Bonneville Joint District, but it may need to address the rising chronic absenteeism and continue to support the academic growth of all student subgroups to ensure continued success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2801 Sunnyside Road
       Ammon, ID  83406-7644


(208) 525-4429

District: Bonneville Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,531 Help


Feeder schools for Hillcrest High School:

Elementary:    Ammon Elementary School
    Bonneville Online Elementary
    Hillview Elementary School
    Mountain Valley Elementary School
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Middle:    Sandcreek Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.1 Help
Number of students:  1,161

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Compare Details Hillcrest High School ranks better than 58.5% of high schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Bonneville Joint District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.4. (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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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 Hillcrest High School has the largest high school student body size in the Bonneville Joint District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest High School is $7,531, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Bonneville Joint District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest High School 66th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Hillcrest High School in the ranking list.)

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Bonneville Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonneville Joint District 40th of 77 Idaho 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 ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 57.84 67th 151 55.6%
2009 56.60 44th 128 65.6%
2010 72.41 31st 169 81.7%
2011 61.80 63rd 165 61.8%
2012 76.05 29th 162 82.1%
2013 61.27 59th 160 63.1%
2015 51.47 33rd 74 55.4%
2016 62.69 25th 76 67.1%
2017 54.98 40th 101 60.4%
2018 53.74 23rd 52 55.8%
2021 59.53 28th 88 68.2%
2022 39.41 63rd 110 42.7%
2023 46.95 60th 106 43.4%
2024 56.40 66th 159 58.5%
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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 ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.43 24th 35 31.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.74 14th 31 54.8%
2021 52.82 19th 40 52.5%
2022 32.54 35th 48 27.1%
2023 46.66 31st 40 22.5%
2024 53.33 37th 66 43.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.05 11th 31 64.5%
2021 65.43 11th 40 72.5%
2022 15.29 41st 48 14.6%
2023 20.91 36th 40 10.0%
2024 52.57 41st 66 37.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.42 14th 38 63.2%
2024 50.38 31st 55 43.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.99 20th 23 13.0%
2021 53.76 15th 29 48.3%
2024 51.83 41st 78 47.4%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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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
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1066 1066
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1130 1130
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1230 1230
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1230 1230
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1294 1294
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1299 1299
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1245 1245
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1283 1283
2001 1148 5 14 40 8 n/a n/a 0 1215
2002 1163 0 8 44 7 n/a n/a 0 1222
2003 1163 0 8 44 7 n/a n/a 0 1222
2004 1119 2 9 54 4 n/a n/a 0 1188
2005 1123 3 19 43 4 n/a n/a 0 1192
2006 1143 8 12 66 5 n/a n/a 0 1234
2007 1154 9 13 73 5 n/a n/a 0 1254
2008 1155 10 8 82 6 n/a n/a 0 1261
2009 1154 9 15 98 4 n/a n/a 0 1280
2010 1196 8 19 88 6 n/a n/a 0 1317
2011 1163 12 12 82 7 3 18 0 1297
2012 1187 14 17 80 9 6 17 0 1330
2013 1215 15 13 96 6 5 17 0 1367
2014 1261 14 20 112 5 4 21 0 1437
2015 1273 14 22 127 3 3 13 0 1455
2016 1352 12 23 153 3 5 23 0 1571
2017 1369 14 32 159 3 3 30 0 1610
2018 1386 12 19 153 4 3 47 0 1624
2019 956 11 4 130 2 4 39 0 1146
2020 915 5 11 147 3 3 40 0 1124
2021 926 6 10 130 3 4 43 0 1122
2022 945 5 14 140 7 3 39 0 1153
2023 975 7 14 121 8 4 32 0 1161

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
1993 1066 54.9 19.4 9.6
1994 1130 54.3 20.8 9.6
1995 1230 63.4 19.4 10.8
1996 1230 63.4 19.4 10.8
1997 1294 62.7 20.6 10
1998 1299 63.7 20.4 8.5
1999 1245 64.2 19.4 14.5
2000 1283 63.1 20.3 11.9
2001 1215 62.3 19.5 12.5
2002 1222 59.6 20.5 14.7
2003 1222 59.6 20.5 14.7
2004 1188 60.4 19.7 16.4
2005 1192 63.4 18.8 15.7
2006 1234 60.0 20.6 17.9
2007 1254 60.7 20.7 15.9
2008 1261 59.5 21.2 17.8
2009 1280 67.2 19.0 19.1
2010 1317 65.6 20.0 23.5
2011 1297 66.8 19.4 22.9
2012 1330 61.2 21.7 24.7
2013 1367 62.9 21.7 24
2014 1437 69.6 20.6 25.2
2015 1455 74.0 19.6 25.4
2016 1571 77.0 20.4 25.3
2017 1610 74.7 21.5 26.1
2018 1624 77.7 20.8 22.5
2019 1146 55.6 20.6 23.7
2020 1124 51.2 21.9 22.7
2021 1122 51.8 21.6 18.7
2022 1153 52.1 22.1 21.1
2023 1161 50.0 23.1 17

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
1993 1066 54.9 19.4 9.6
1994 1130 54.3 20.8 9.6
1995 1230 63.4 19.4 10.8
1996 1230 63.4 19.4 10.8
1997 1294 62.7 20.6 10
1998 1299 63.7 20.4 8.5
1999 1245 64.2 19.4 14.5
2000 1283 63.1 20.3 11.9
2001 1215 62.3 19.5 12.5
2002 1222 59.6 20.5 14.7
2003 1222 59.6 20.5 14.7
2004 1188 60.4 19.7 16.4
2005 1192 63.4 18.8 15.7
2006 1234 60.0 20.6 17.9
2007 1254 60.7 20.7 15.9
2008 1261 59.5 21.2 17.8
2009 1280 67.2 19.0 19.1
2010 1317 65.6 20.0 23.5
2011 1297 66.8 19.4 22.9
2012 1330 61.2 21.7 24.7
2013 1367 62.9 21.7 24
2014 1437 69.6 20.6 25.2
2015 1455 74.0 19.6 25.4
2016 1571 77.0 20.4 25.3
2017 1610 74.7 21.5 26.1
2018 1624 77.7 20.8 22.5
2019 1146 55.6 20.6 23.7
2020 1124 51.2 21.9 22.7
2021 1122 51.8 21.6 18.7
2022 1153 52.1 22.1 21.1
2023 1161 50.0 23.1 17

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $717 (9.5%) $6,814 (90.5%) $7,531

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Math (Hillcrest High School)29.134.8
 5.7%
   All Grades Math (Bonneville Joint District)43.540.4
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Hillcrest High School)65.851.1
 14.7%
   All Grades Science (Bonneville Joint District)59.737.7
 22%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hillcrest High School)54.547.4
 7.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)56.451.7
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11461161
 1.3%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian28
 300%
Asian414
 250%
Hispanic130121
 6.9%
Pacific Islander44
White956975
 2%
Two or More Races3932
 17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.7%17%
 6.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,161 students attended Hillcrest High School.

Students at Hillcrest High School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Hillcrest High School ranks 66th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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