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 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.4 Help
Number of students:  60

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.3%
White:
26.7%
Hispanic:
23.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


 See top rated Wisconsin public schools

 Compare Hillcrest School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Hillcrest School ranks worse than 99.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.76. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Hillcrest School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2007 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.99. (See more...)
Help
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.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Student population at Hillcrest School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.3%), White (26.7%), Hispanic (23.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Kenosha School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 4.4, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the Kenosha School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Hillcrest School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
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 640th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Hillcrest School in the ranking list.)

Kenosha School District:

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


What do you think?

Your rating for Hillcrest School?

Rank History for Hillcrest School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.07 321st 324 0.9%
2005 0.06 329th 332 0.9%
2006 0.15 379th 382 0.8%
2018 1.33 579th 579 0.0%
2021 2.47 613th 613 0.0%
2023 14.75 569th 640 11.1%
2024 0.76 640th 641 0.2%
See the entire list of Wisconsin High School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Hillcrest School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.07 260th 275 5.5%
2005 0.18 284th 287 1.0%
2006 1.37 280th 292 4.1%
2007 3.99 264th 281 6.0%
See the entire list of Wisconsin High School Rankings!

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

Hillcrest School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    




Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Hillcrest School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Hillcrest School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Hillcrest School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 16 2 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 20
1990 24 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1991 24 6 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 36
1992 15 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1993 5 9 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 18
1994 11 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 19
1995 9 14 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 28
1996 9 14 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 28
1997 15 15 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 33
1998 19 24 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1999 15 19 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2000 37 30 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2001 31 25 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2002 21 20 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2003 21 20 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2004 19 30 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 63
2005 23 29 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2006 22 21 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2007 19 23 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2008 25 35 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2009 22 22 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 62
2010 25 32 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 70
2011 10 24 0 10 1 0 1 0 46
2012 17 32 1 14 0 0 4 0 68
2013 14 31 0 9 1 0 1 0 56
2014 17 22 0 12 0 0 3 0 54
2015 14 31 0 9 0 0 3 0 57
2016 16 19 0 10 0 0 1 0 46
2017 17 29 0 12 0 0 2 0 60
2018 20 45 0 26 0 0 4 0 95
2019 5 29 0 20 0 0 3 0 57
2020 5 36 0 9 0 0 3 0 53
2021 7 34 0 13 0 0 1 0 55
2022 7 27 0 9 0 0 4 0 47
2023 16 26 0 14 0 0 4 0 60

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

Help
Compare
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

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

Help
Compare
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

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

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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)00
   10th Grade Social Studies (Kenosha School District)38.135
 3.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5760
 5.3%
African American2926
 10.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2014
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White516
 220%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%91.7%
 11%


Schools Near Hillcrest School









Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest School

In the 2022-23 school year, 60 students attended Hillcrest School.

Students at Hillcrest School are 43% African American, 27% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


Rate Hillcrest School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Hillcrest School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 54 milliseconds.