- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tuscaloosa, AL
Hillcrest High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010339000052
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Hillcrest High School held near 1,422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 010339000052 · Tuscaloosa, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,434 enr · 20.2:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Hillcrest High School held near 1,422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- This school
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- Echols Middle
Echols Middle School
738 students
What this shows Hillcrest High School reports 1,434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest High School compares
Hillcrest High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,434
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
White 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Hillcrest High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Echols Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Tuscaloosa
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High School
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has 1,434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,356 (2022-23) → 1,422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 20.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest High School?
56.3% of students at Hillcrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest High School is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest High School rank among high schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Tuscaloosa, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tuscaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Hillcrest High School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Brookwood High School (1,076 students), and Lake View Elementary School (744 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.