Summary:
Hillcrest High is a public high school located in Simpsonville, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,192 students. The school is part of the Greenville 01 School District, which is ranked 14th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hillcrest High stands out for its diverse student population, with 54.2% White, 25.09% African American, and 14.69% Hispanic students, which is higher than some nearby schools like Southside High and Woodmont High. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the top half of South Carolina high schools, with a 4-star rating and strong performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in English 2 and Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2. Hillcrest High also performs well across various student subgroups, with its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Low Socio-Economic Status, and Disabled student populations all ranking in the top half or top quarter of South Carolina high schools.
While Hillcrest High generally outperforms its nearby counterparts, it lags behind the top-performing school in the area, Mauldin High, which consistently ranks among the best high schools in the state. Additionally, Hillcrest High has seen a gradual shift in its racial composition, with the percentage of White students decreasing, and a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, Hillcrest High remains a well-performing public high school that serves a diverse student population and has shown strong academic results, particularly in its subgroup performance.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Greenville 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 235 South Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,134
Feeder schools for Hillcrest High:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.8
Number of students: 2,085
Racial breakdown:
White:
52.6%
African American:
26.2%
Hispanic:
15.9%
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Two or more races:
3.9%
Asian:
1.0%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.6%
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