Hillcrest School

Summary:

Hillcrest School is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, part of the Kenosha School District, which is ranked 352 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a very low student-teacher ratio, Hillcrest School is struggling significantly, with 0% of students proficient or better in core subjects, extremely high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, and declining graduation rates. In fact, Hillcrest's performance lags far behind nearby schools like Case High, Lakeview Technology Academy, and Tremper High, which have higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism. Interestingly, Hillcrest School spends significantly more per student, ranging from $32,698 to $33,873, compared to the $11,597 to $18,396 spent by nearby schools, but this higher spending does not translate to better outcomes for students.

The combination of high poverty levels, with 91.67% to 94.55% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, along with the high chronic absenteeism and low test scores, suggests that Hillcrest School may be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. A comprehensive review and intervention may be necessary to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students at this struggling school.

Detail:

Public 6-12

4616 24th St
Kenosha, WI 53144-1305

(262) 359-6118

District: Kenosha School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,873

Student/teacher ratio: 6.0

Number of students: 89

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.4%

Hispanic:

25.8%

White:

23.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillcrest School ranks worse than 99.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.76. (See more...)

Compare Details Hillcrest School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2007 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.99. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Hillcrest School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.4%), Hispanic (25.8%), White (23.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Kenosha School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 6, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the Kenosha School District! (See more...)

Compare Hillcrest School employs 14.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest School is $33,873, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Kenosha School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest School 640^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Hillcrest School in the ranking list.)

Kenosha School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenosha School District 352^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hillcrest School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	0.07	321^st	324	0.9%
2005	0.06	329^th	332	0.9%
2006	0.15	379^th	382	0.8%
2018	1.33	579^th	579	0.0%
2021	2.47	613^th	613	0.0%
2023	14.75	569^th	640	11.1%
2024	0.76	640^th	641	0.2%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hillcrest School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	2.07	260^th	275	5.5%
2005	0.18	284^th	287	1.0%
2006	1.37	280^th	292	4.1%
2007	3.99	264^th	281	6.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	16	2	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	20
1990	24	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	29
1991	24	6	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	36
1992	15	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	20
1993	5	9	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	18
1994	11	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	19
1995	9	14	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	28
1996	9	14	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	28
1997	15	15	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	33
1998	19	24	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	50
1999	15	19	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	40
2000	37	30	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	75
2001	31	25	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	64
2002	21	20	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	52
2003	21	20	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	52
2004	19	30	0	12	2	n/a	n/a	63
2005	23	29	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	61
2006	22	21	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	54
2007	19	23	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	53
2008	25	35	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	73
2009	22	22	0	16	2	n/a	n/a	62
2010	25	32	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	70
2011	10	24	0	10	1	0	1	46
2012	17	32	1	14	0	0	4	68
2013	14	31	0	9	1	0	1	56
2014	17	22	0	12	0	0	3	54
2015	14	31	0	9	0	0	3	57
2016	16	19	0	10	0	0	1	46
2017	17	29	0	12	0	0	2	60
2018	20	45	0	26	0	0	4	95
2019	5	29	0	20	0	0	3	57
2020	5	36	0	9	0	0	3	53
2021	7	34	0	13	0	0	1	55
2022	7	27	0	9	0	0	4	47
2023	16	26	0	14	0	0	4	60
2024	21	36	0	23	0	0	9	89

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	20	5.0	4.0	70
1990	29	4.0	7.2	48.3
1991	36	8.5	4.2	0
1992	20	5.2	3.8	20
1993	18	5.7	3.2	33.3
1994	19	6.1	3.1	21.1
1995	28	10.4	2.7	25
1996	28	10.4	2.7	25
1997	33	8.4	3.9	21.2
1998	50	6.4	7.8	22
1999	40	9.3	4.3	27.5
2000	75	9.3	8.1	28
2001	64	10.3	6.2	28.1
2002	52	11.2	4.6	69.2
2003	52	11.2	4.6	69.2
2004	63	10.0	6.3	76.2
2005	61	10.0	6.1	n/a
2006	54	10.0	5.4	n/a
2007	53	6.0	8.8	67.9
2008	73	7.0	10.4	65.8
2009	62	5.0	12.4	54.8
2010	70	6.3	11.0	64.3
2011	46	10.0	4.6	63
2012	68	8.0	8.5	73.5
2013	56	7.0	8.0	75
2014	54	10.4	5.1	83.3
2015	57	n/a	n/a	77.2
2016	46	14.0	3.2	91.3
2017	60	13.7	4.3	78.3
2018	95	12.8	7.3	72.6
2019	57	11.5	4.9	80.7
2020	53	13.5	3.9	86.8
2021	55	14.5	3.7	94.5
2022	47	14.7	3.1	93.6
2023	60	13.5	4.4	91.7
2024	89	14.7	6.0	78.7

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	20	5.0	4.0	70
1990	29	4.0	7.2	48.3
1991	36	8.5	4.2	0
1992	20	5.2	3.8	20
1993	18	5.7	3.2	33.3
1994	19	6.1	3.1	21.1
1995	28	10.4	2.7	25
1996	28	10.4	2.7	25
1997	33	8.4	3.9	21.2
1998	50	6.4	7.8	22
1999	40	9.3	4.3	27.5
2000	75	9.3	8.1	28
2001	64	10.3	6.2	28.1
2002	52	11.2	4.6	69.2
2003	52	11.2	4.6	69.2
2004	63	10.0	6.3	76.2
2005	61	10.0	6.1	n/a
2006	54	10.0	5.4	n/a
2007	53	6.0	8.8	67.9
2008	73	7.0	10.4	65.8
2009	62	5.0	12.4	54.8
2010	70	6.3	11.0	64.3
2011	46	10.0	4.6	63
2012	68	8.0	8.5	73.5
2013	56	7.0	8.0	75
2014	54	10.4	5.1	83.3
2015	57	n/a	n/a	77.2
2016	46	14.0	3.2	91.3
2017	60	13.7	4.3	78.3
2018	95	12.8	7.3	72.6
2019	57	11.5	4.9	80.7
2020	53	13.5	3.9	86.8
2021	55	14.5	3.7	94.5
2022	47	14.7	3.1	93.6
2023	60	13.5	4.4	91.7
2024	89	14.7	6.0	78.7

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,510 (4.6%)	$31,188 (95.4%)	$32,698
2020	$886 (2.6%)	$32,783 (97.4%)	$33,670
2021	$1,288 (3.8%)	$32,585 (96.2%)	$33,873

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillcrest 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 (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Hillcrest School)	0	0
10th Grade Social Studies (Kenosha School District)	38.1	35	3.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	57	60	5.3%
African American	29	26	10.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	20	14	30%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	16	220%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.7%	91.7%	11%

Schools Near Hillcrest School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillcrest School	Public	6-12	4616 24th St	Kenosha	53144	Kenosha County	Kenosha School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 359-6118	89	15	6.0	78.7%	21 (23.6%)	36 (40.4%)	23 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.1%)								(n/a)						0.0			0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$33,873	$1,288	$32,585
Bradford High	Public	9-12	3700 Washington Rd	Kenosha	53144	Kenosha County	Kenosha School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 359-6200	1,448	85	17.0	57.2%	442 (30.5%)	299 (20.6%)	598 (41.3%)	10 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	93 (6.4%)	6.6	414^th of 431 public high schools	3.9%		7.7	399^th of 415 public high schools	3.9%	15	24.1	13.2	17.4								25.5		$14,042	$1,000	$13,042
Indian Trail High School and Academy	Public	9-12	6800 60th St	Kenosha	53144	Kenosha County	Kenosha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 359-8700	2,001	101	19.7	35.6%	963 (48.1%)	216 (10.8%)	631 (31.5%)	57 (2.8%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	130 (6.5%)	33.4	314^th of 431 public high schools	27.1%		38.2	272^nd of 415 public high schools	34.5%	42	45.6	33.6	35.7								38.4		$12,378	$891	$11,487
Phoenix Project	Public	9-12	4777 88th Ave	Kenosha	53144	Kenosha County	Kenosha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 359-6378	8	1	8.0		2 (25.0%)	4 (50.0%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$15,396	$10,824	$4,571
Reuther Central High	Public	9-12	913 57th St	Kenosha	53140	Kenosha County	Kenosha School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 359-6160	353	26	13.8	73.7%	117 (33.1%)	84 (23.8%)	116 (32.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.3%)								(n/a)											7.3		$18,396	$884	$17,512
Harborside Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	913 57th St	Kenosha	53140	Kenosha County	Kenosha School District	Yes	No	No	No	(262) 359-8400	611	43	14.3	42.4%	334 (54.7%)	55 (9.0%)	175 (28.6%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.5%)	33.6	313^th of 431 public high schools	27.4%		45	230^th of 415 public high schools	44.6%	83	45.2	19.4	33.3	54.2	59.3	40.5	49.4	48.2	39.2	51.4	50.0	46.0	$13,044	$661	$12,383
Tremper High	Public	9-12	8560 26th Ave	Kenosha	53143	Kenosha County	Kenosha School District	No	No	No	Yes	(262) 359-2200	1,458	85	17.2	40.6%	776 (53.2%)	144 (9.9%)	430 (29.5%)	8 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (6.6%)	21.1	374^th of 431 public high schools	13.2%		15.8	382^nd of 415 public high schools	8.0%	8	36.1	26.6	31.0								36.2		$13,298	$835	$12,463
Lakeview Technology Academy	Public	9-12	9449 88th Ave	Pleasant Prairie	53158	Kenosha County	Kenosha School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 359-8155	391	16	24.4	18.7%	260 (66.5%)	16 (4.1%)	68 (17.4%)	19 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.6%)	79.3	63^rd of 431 public high schools	85.4%		95.1	14^th of 415 public high schools	96.6%	49	60.6	49.5	55.6								70.7		$11,597	$661	$10,936
Racine Correctional Institution	Public	11-12	2019 Wisconsin St	Sturtevant	53177	Racine County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(262) 886-3214	1	1	1.0		0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Case High	Public	9-12	7345 Washington Ave	Racine	53406	Racine County	Racine Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(262) 619-4200	1,845	130	14.2	53.0%	689 (37.3%)	428 (23.2%)	570 (30.9%)	34 (1.8%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (6.4%)	11.7	405^th of 431 public high schools	6.0%		6.9	401^st of 415 public high schools	3.4%	4	33.9	18.1	28.2								22.0		$13,359	$943	$12,418

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest School

What district is Hillcrest School in?

Kenosha School District

How many students attend Hillcrest School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 89 students attended Hillcrest School.

What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest School?

Students at Hillcrest School are 40% African American, 26% Hispanic, 24% White, 10% Two or more races.

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