Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3319 N Grant Ave,  Springfield, MO
Springfield R-XII School District
3.5
4.0
1,079 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Rob Kroll
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
470
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
524:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
68.9%
Black
12.7%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Missouri State University 143 Students
Drury University 73 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 73 Students
University of Missouri 58 Students
Evangel University 55 Students
College of the Ozarks 30 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 29 Students
Southwest Baptist University 29 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 24 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 28 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Business 18 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Education 13 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Music Teacher Education 9 Students
Early Childhood Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 119 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/17/2025
I would say Hillcrest is one of the better schools in the area, Some of the teachers are amazing others are just okay
3.0 Junior
12/14/2023
Admin tries to unite the students, but it typically doesn't work. I like most of my teachers, but some of them are hit or miss. I'm currently running out on honors/AP classes to take for my senior year next year, so I'm going to have to take some online next year as for academics. I'm trying not to reflect my opinions on my classmates of the school as a whole, but a lot of students are rude (true for any high school), there used to be a ton of fights, but I believe there's not a a many now.
4.0 Senior
1/26/2021
I really enjoyed being at Hillcrest all four years of high school. Hillcrest gets a bad rep, but it's changing for the better. With a national award-winning broadcast program, an award-winning choir, orchestra, band, and even a JROTC program, Hillcrest is continually improving. Not to mention that the building is currently under reconstruction right now. In a few years, kids and their parents will be jumping to transfer here.
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4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/4/2022
My wife loved going to this school and has so many memories! There is so much opportunity. The school district is in the middle of rebuilding and remodeling the whole school to make it the most up to date in Springfield! Staff and teachers really invest in the kids
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5.0 parent
5/3/2019
Hillcrest has been great for my family. Hillcrest has so much to offer and it will receive over 30 million dollars in renovations over the next few years. It will be like a brand new school!
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4.0 student
8/13/2016
Hillcrest was a good school. It had its problems but so does every school. The thing about Hillcrest is that the diversity of people is insane so people who would classify themselves as upper middle class are places with those below the poverty line. For some students and parents this is hard becaus...
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2.0 student
12/26/2011
I went to Hillcrest. If it hadn't been for a few great teachers, band and colorguard I would not have finished probably. I can't count how many pregnancies I had to witness let alone drugs or overdoses. There was not much discipline going on at this school. It seemed like quite a few teachers cared...
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Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, MO and is served by the Springfield R-XII School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,079 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Hillcrest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Christian Schools Of Springfield, Dayspring Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillcrest High School.

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