Hillcrest High School is a public four year high school located in Country Club Hills, Illinois. It is part of Bremen High School District 228 which also includes Tinley Park High School, Oak Forest High School, and Bremen High School.
Serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest High School's student population of 1,191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3327 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
89%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
29%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Henry The Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest High School's ranking?
Hillcrest High School is ranked #3327 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hillcrest High School often compared to?
Hillcrest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homewood-flossmoor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 81%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
1,191 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hillcrest High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest High School offer ?
Hillcrest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hillcrest High School part of?
Hillcrest High School is part of Bremen CHSD 228 School District.
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