Hillcrest High

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Hillcrest High ranks 49 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hillcrest High is a public high school located in Midvale, Utah, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 2,296 students. It is part of the Canyons School District, which is ranked 27th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest High consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for the Utah Aspire Plus assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school ranks highly for its White students (top 20% in the state) and English Language Learners (top 3% in the state), but less so for its Hispanic students (bottom 60% in the state) and low-socioeconomic status students (bottom 60% in the state). Hillcrest High's academic performance is generally stronger than that of Jordan High, another large high school in the Canyons District, but it lags behind the highly-ranked Brighton High, also in the Canyons District.

Hillcrest High has a relatively high percentage of students (around 37%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for low-income status. The school's funding and resource allocation, with a relatively high per-student spending level ($10,113 in 2018-2019) but a higher student-teacher ratio (23.7 in 2022-2023), may be an area for further exploration and potential improvement.

Detail:

Public 8-12

7350 S 900 E
Midvale, UT 84047

(801) 826-6000

District: Canyons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,113

Feeder schools for Hillcrest High:

Elementary:	East Midvale School
	East Sandy School
	Midvale School
	Midvalley School
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	Oakdale School
	Peruvian Park School
	Silver Mesa School
Middle:	Midvale Middle
	Union Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 2,296

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.0%

Hispanic:

28.3%

Asian:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillcrest High ranks better than 64.5% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hillcrest High 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

Compare Details Hillcrest High has the largest high school student body size in the Canyons District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest High is $10,113, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Canyons District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillcrest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest High 49^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Hillcrest High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Canyons District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyons District 27^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillcrest High

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Rank History for all students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	39.88	107^th	164	34.8%
2012	42.90	100^th	166	39.8%
2013	41.55	108^th	167	35.3%
2014	49.51	55^th	120	54.2%
2015	43.29	69^th	131	47.3%
2016	34.23	86^th	129	33.3%
2017	31.16	88^th	125	29.6%
2018	31.05	92^nd	123	25.2%
2019	48.39	64^th	136	52.9%
2021	57.12	44^th	129	65.9%
2022	51.18	59^th	131	55.0%
2023	51.63	63^rd	139	54.7%
2024	59.00	49^th	138	64.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	74.43	2^nd	14	85.7%
2023	56.04	8^th	20	60.0%
2024	80.59	3^rd	25	88.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	35.77	55^th	84	34.5%
2023	31.29	64^th	93	31.2%
2024	32.85	60^th	93	35.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	15.87	3^rd	3	0.0%
2023	84.13	1^st	2	50.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	40.63	39^th	62	37.1%
2023	17.04	60^th	66	9.1%
2024	34.67	46^th	72	36.1%

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Rank History for White students at Hillcrest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	67.72	28^th	123	77.2%
2023	66.81	32^nd	122	73.8%
2024	74.84	20^th	123	83.7%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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: Utah State Board of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Hillcrest High has undergone somewhat of a shift in demographics in the past 30 years. Today (2017) about 1 in 4 students come from a Latino background. The majority of the population comes from a working class/lower middle class background. This makes the students, in my opinion, more likely to work and think about what is necessary to make a living and develop their talents and abilities. They are problem solvers, They are friendly. They do their best. The recent renovations have also boosted their science and technology resources. I love to substitute teach there, and not just because it is my alma mater. The only thing that the school could improve on, and it must be due to budget cuts, is to bring back the creative writing magazine so more students have a creative outlet. They have very creative people in drama, choir, band, etc. and put on an amazing production of "Mary Poppins" in November 2016, by the way. The teachers and administration are as dedicated as they ever were. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hillcrest High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	1147	31	61	228	16	n/a	n/a	49	1532
2011	1169	27	72	268	17	9	23	0	1585
2012	1144	24	79	265	13	9	60	0	1594
2013	1138	32	94	326	14	9	75	0	1688
2014	1491	35	127	509	24	15	105	0	2306
2015	1402	34	137	524	19	21	106	0	2243
2016	1287	49	125	568	14	24	102	0	2169
2017	1342	50	149	581	17	29	105	0	2273
2018	1245	47	115	527	19	43	102	0	2098
2019	1136	40	105	531	14	38	84	0	1948
2020	1160	49	113	550	9	29	91	0	2001
2021	1112	42	144	530	7	28	108	0	1971
2022	1177	77	180	589	19	28	122	0	2192
2023	1194	72	204	650	19	25	132	0	2296

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	1532	66.9	22.8	40.8
2011	1585	69.8	22.6	37.9
2012	1594	67.8	23.4	47.2
2013	1688	69.8	24.1	70.9
2014	2306	93.3	24.7	39.9
2015	2243	n/a	n/a	47.3
2016	2169	n/a	n/a	42.3
2017	2273	93.3	24.3	36.7
2018	2098	n/a	n/a	45.5
2019	1948	91.6	21.2	39.7
2020	2001	89.6	22.3	39.3
2021	1971	n/a	n/a	37.9
2022	2192	86.8	25.2	38.9
2023	2296	96.8	23.7	36.9

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	1532	66.9	22.8	40.8
2011	1585	69.8	22.6	37.9
2012	1594	67.8	23.4	47.2
2013	1688	69.8	24.1	70.9
2014	2306	93.3	24.7	39.9
2015	2243	n/a	n/a	47.3
2016	2169	n/a	n/a	42.3
2017	2273	93.3	24.3	36.7
2018	2098	n/a	n/a	45.5
2019	1948	91.6	21.2	39.7
2020	2001	89.6	22.3	39.3
2021	1971	n/a	n/a	37.9
2022	2192	86.8	25.2	38.9
2023	2296	96.8	23.7	36.9

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$529 (5.2%)	$9,584 (94.8%)	$10,113

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest High

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 64^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 63^rd of 139 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest High)	50.5	48	2.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	52.5	50.6	1.9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest High)	39.6	36.3	3.3%
9th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	44.5	43.9	0.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Hillcrest High)	40.3	41.4	1.1%
9th Grade Science (Canyons District)	42	42.9	0.9%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillcrest High)	47.1	45.5	1.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)	52.1	50.6	1.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Hillcrest High)	28.9	24.5	4.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)	35.4	32.5	2.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Hillcrest High)	34.5	29.9	4.6%
10th Grade Science (Canyons District)	39	37	2%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1948	2296	17.9%
African American	40	72	80%
American Indian	14	19	35.7%
Asian	105	204	94.3%
Hispanic	531	650	22.4%
Pacific Islander	38	25	34.2%
White	1136	1194	5.1%
Two or More Races	84	132	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	36.9%	2.8%

Schools Near Hillcrest High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (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	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest High	Public	8-12	7350 S 900 E	Midvale	84047	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6000	2,296	97	23.7	36.9%	1,194 (52.0%)	72 (3.1%)	650 (28.3%)	204 (8.9%)	19 (0.8%)	25 (1.1%)	132 (5.7%)	59	49^th of 138 public high schools	64.5%		51.6	63^rd of 139 public high schools	54.7%	14	39.3	51.7	39.4	36.3	37.8	40.4	$10,113	$529	$9,584
Canyons Technical Education Center	Public	7-12	825 E 9085 S	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6600	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Academy for Math Engineering & Science	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	5715 S 1300 E	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Academy for Math Engineering & Science	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(801) 278-9460	454	23	19.4	14.1%	256 (56.4%)	16 (3.5%)	78 (17.2%)	51 (11.2%)	4 (0.9%)	31 (6.8%)	17 (3.7%)	92.2	7^th of 138 public high schools	94.9%		96	5^th of 139 public high schools	96.4%	2	53.1	72.1	51.4	48.1	66.4	56.3	$8,828	$269	$8,559
Cottonwood High	Public	9-12	5715 S 1300 E	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	Yes	(385) 646-5264	1,585	68	23.4	49.4%	685 (43.2%)	124 (7.8%)	581 (36.7%)	97 (6.1%)	33 (2.1%)	25 (1.6%)	40 (2.5%)	5.8	133^rd of 138 public high schools	3.6%		5.9	133^rd of 139 public high schools	4.3%		22.4	21.0	14.2	8.0	16.5	14.0	$10,505	$1,063	$9,442
Brighton High	Public	8-12	2220 E 7695 S	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-5800	2,360	91	25.9	14.5%	1,871 (79.3%)	31 (1.3%)	243 (10.3%)	31 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	30 (1.3%)	152 (6.4%)	69.8	29^th of 138 public high schools	79.0%		71.5	25^th of 139 public high schools	82.0%	4	48.5	49.7	52.0	43.1	44.5	35.0	$9,268	$358	$8,910
Canyons Transition Academy	Public	12	9361 S 300 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-5467	46	4	10.6	93.5%	32 (69.6%)	1 (2.2%)	11 (23.9%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)							$18,334	$133	$18,201
Canyons Virtual High School	Public, Virtual	6-12	9361 S 300 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 826-5220	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Murray High	Public	10-12	5440 S State	Murray	84107	Salt Lake County	Murray District	No	No	No	No	(801) 264-7460	1,400	64	21.9	24.3%	918 (65.6%)	57 (4.1%)	311 (22.2%)	30 (2.1%)	13 (0.9%)	13 (0.9%)	55 (3.9%)	38.9	86^th of 138 public high schools	37.7%		64.1	36^th of 139 public high schools	74.1%	50		40.8		25.3		30.2	$10,200	$450	$9,750
Diamond Ridge High School	Public	6-12	9800 S 800 East	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9900	97	11	8.5	46.4%	46 (47.4%)	2 (2.1%)	40 (41.2%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.2%)								(n/a)							$11,423	$475	$10,948
Murray Adult Transition	Public	9-12	147 E 5065 S	Murray	84107	Salt Lake County	Murray District	No	No	No	No	(801) 957-4693	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest High

What schools feed into Hillcrest High?

Hillcrest High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Midvale School
Elementary : East Sandy School
Elementary : Midvale School
Elementary : Midvalley School
Elementary : Oakdale School
Elementary : Peruvian Park School
Elementary : Silver Mesa School
Middle : Midvale Middle
Middle : Union Middle

What district is Hillcrest High in?

Canyons District

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest High?

Students at Hillcrest High are 52% White, 28% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Hillcrest High a good school?

Hillcrest High ranks 49^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hillcrest High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,296 students attended Hillcrest High.

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