Hillcrest High School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 3,123 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 160-05 Highland Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
- Principal or Admin: Stephen Duch
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 3,123
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 131.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 23.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,317 (42.2%)
- Females: 1,806 (57.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 27 | 0.9% |
| Black | 1,396 | 44.7% |
| Asian | 935 | 29.9% |
| Hispanic | 701 | 22.4% |
| White | 64 | 2.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 815 | 26.1% |
| 10th Grade | 829 | 26.5% |
| 11th Grade | 712 | 22.8% |
| 12th Grade | 596 | 19.1% |
| Ungraded | 171 | 5.5% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
69.0%
District:
75.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
53.0%
District:
74.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
6.0%
District:
3.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
86.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
1.0%
District:
1.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
14.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
13.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
7.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
53.0%
District:
52.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
19.0%
District:
11.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
17.0%
District:
12.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 23, 2009
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 13, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- You know Hillcrest is the best
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