Hillcrest High School

Summary:

Hillcrest High School is a public charter high school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 435 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Achievement School District, which is ranked 139 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Tennessee, with only 9% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Biology I, compared to the state average of 36.5%. The school's performance is particularly low for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and students with low socioeconomic status, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee high schools. While the school's performance for African American students is relatively better, it is still below the state average and ranks in the bottom 25-30% of Tennessee high schools.

Hillcrest High School's academic performance is consistently lower than the nearby schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, such as Fairley High School and Whitehaven High School. Additionally, Hillcrest High School has an extremely homogeneous student population, with over 95% of students identifying as African American, which is not reflected in the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4184 Graceland DR
Memphis, TN 38116

(901) 730-4098

District: Achievement School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
363^rd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Feeder schools for Hillcrest High School:

Elementary:	Gardenview Elementary
	Robert R. Church Elementary
	Winchester Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.2%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

0.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillcrest High School ranks worse than 92.6% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Achievement School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hillcrest High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest High School 363^rd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Hillcrest High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Achievement School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement School District 140^th of 140 Tennessee 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	TN State Percentile
2019	10.12	324^th	342	5.3%
2021	6.39	338^th	347	2.6%
2022	5.69	351^st	358	2.0%
2023	6.56	372^nd	384	3.1%
2024	10.67	363^rd	392	7.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillcrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.89	145^th	159	8.8%

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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	TN State Percentile
2018	15.80	293^rd	308	4.9%
2019	12.87	295^th	302	2.3%
2021	11.88	299^th	317	5.7%
2022	8.39	319^th	322	0.9%
2023	11.37	315^th	330	4.5%
2024	12.79	319^th	337	5.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Hillcrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	14.26	307^th	337	8.9%
2021	7.87	317^th	340	6.8%
2022	6.67	339^th	350	3.1%
2023	5.22	359^th	366	1.9%
2024	7.32	350^th	365	4.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Hillcrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	6.80	327^th	329	0.6%
2021	9.01	324^th	332	2.4%
2022	7.47	339^th	349	2.9%
2023	7.37	348^th	359	3.1%
2024	8.15	353^rd	366	3.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Hillcrest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	21.48	175^th	199	12.1%
2019	15.84	181^st	187	3.2%
2021	14.84	198^th	208	4.8%
2022	12.87	216^th	222	2.7%
2023	12.41	229^th	239	4.2%
2024	17.62	207^th	240	13.8%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	3	469	1	6	2	481
2018	5	432	0	6	1	444
2019	1	441	3	11	1	457
2020	0	447	0	8	5	460
2021	2	393	0	16	1	412
2022	0	410	1	19	2	432
2023	0	414	1	17	3	435

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
2017	481	24.0	20.0	n/a
2018	444	23.4	18.9	n/a
2019	457	23.0	19.8	n/a
2020	460	27.0	17.0	n/a
2021	412	24.5	16.8	n/a
2022	432	25.8	16.7	n/a
2023	435	24.0	18.1	n/a

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
2017	481	24.0	20.0	n/a
2018	444	23.4	18.9	n/a
2019	457	23.0	19.8	n/a
2020	460	27.0	17.0	n/a
2021	412	24.5	16.8	n/a
2022	432	25.8	16.7	n/a
2023	435	24.0	18.1	n/a

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	n/a	$10,810 (100.4%)	$10,769
2020	$1,764 (12.3%)	$12,584 (87.5%)	$14,376
2021	$3,724 (22.9%)	$12,529 (77.1%)	$16,253

Data source: Tennessee 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 324^th of 342 High schools	Ranks 372^nd of 384 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English II (Hillcrest High School)	9.3	12	2.7%
10th Grade English II (Achievement School District)	5.4	11.9	6.5%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
All Grades US History (Hillcrest High School)	5.8	8.1	2.3%
All Grades US History (Achievement School District)	3.1	6.1	3%
All Grades US History (Tennessee)	28.6	38.5	9.9%
All Grades English II (Hillcrest High School)	9	12.3	3.3%
All Grades English II (Achievement School District)	5.4	11.8	6.4%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	457	435	4.8%
African American	441	414	6.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	11	17	54.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%

Schools Near Hillcrest High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)					TNReady US History (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I 12th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 9th Grade	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4184 Graceland DR	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 730-4098	435	24	18.1		0 (0.0%)	414 (95.2%)	17 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	10.7	363^rd of 392 public high schools	7.4%		6.6	372^nd of 384 public high schools	3.1%	9													6.6	21.4	8.6		9.0			7.6					12.6	12.5		15.7	14.7
City University School of Independence	Public, Charter	9-12	1475 East Shelby DR	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-2219	14	5	2.6		0 (0.0%)	12 (85.7%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)																									23.1	23.1																$9,516	$3,516	$5,684
City University School Of Liberal Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	1475 E. Shelby DR	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-2219	227	10	21.6		0 (0.0%)	216 (95.2%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	21.1	321^st of 392 public high schools	18.1%		16.1	329^th of 384 public high schools	14.3%	8																	18.6			17.8	17.8			18.9	8.3	8.3		32.7	32.7		12.8		6.2									$16,803	$3,701	$12,787
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee	Public, Charter	6-12	817 Brownlee RD	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 538-9500	339	17	19.9		1 (0.3%)	261 (77.0%)	70 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)								(n/a)	8.0	23.8	18.9	16.9	20.0	18.3	9.4	15.8																										30.0	37.9	27.4	31.7	35.4	23.3	20.8	26.3	$13,500	$3,581	$9,603
Whitehaven High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4851 Elvis Presley Blvd	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-3000	1,587	95	16.7		5 (0.3%)	1,491 (94.0%)	19 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (4.3%)	62.6	109^th of 392 public high schools	72.2%		49.7	155^th of 384 public high schools	59.6%	46									55.0		54.0	46.8	44.4	29.8	43.8		50.0	34.6	26.3	34.2		68.7	63.6	69.9	19.8	19.5		34.9	34.8	54.5	33.3	7.1	51.9									$12,651	$2,380	$9,644
Fairley High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4950 Fairley RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 730-8160	399	21	19.4		2 (0.5%)	388 (97.2%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.2	387^th of 392 public high schools	1.3%		5	379^th of 384 public high schools	1.3%	8													5.4		5.0		6.2			6.1					8.2	8.2		16.2	16.0
Southwest Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	3746 Horn Lake RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-8186	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Oakhaven High	Public	9-12	3125 Ladbrook Rd	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2300	389	25	15.2		2 (0.5%)	323 (83.0%)	59 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	30.3	272^nd of 392 public high schools	30.6%		25.2	300^th of 384 public high schools	21.9%	28									6.5	30.0	8.5		7.7		7.2		27.1			25.0					29.9	29.1		42.2	42.2	26.0			24.1									$13,885	$2,534	$10,420
The Excel Center	Public	9-12	1490 Norris RD	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 726-3100	450	11	40.7		11 (2.4%)	369 (82.0%)	64 (14.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)																																										$6,514	$2,001	$4,197
Invictus Academy at Airways	Public	8-12	2601 Ketchum	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4400	175	20	8.9		1 (0.6%)	159 (90.9%)	11 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	4.1	392^nd of 392 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)																9.1						7.1					7.1	6.8	6.7													$21,003	$2,720	$16,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest High School

Is Hillcrest High School a good school?

Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Tennessee high schools.

What schools feed into Hillcrest High School?

Hillcrest High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gardenview Elementary
Elementary : Robert R. Church Elementary
Elementary : Winchester Elementary

What district is Hillcrest High School in?

Achievement School District

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest High School?

Students at Hillcrest High School are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Hillcrest High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Hillcrest High School.

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