- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamaica, NY
Hillcrest High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010001965
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 13
- high schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest High School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High School ranks #4 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010001965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Hillcrest High School held near 2,333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 154.3 → 154.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 360010001965 · Jamaica, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,298 enr · 14.9:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Hillcrest High School held near 2,333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 154.3 → 154.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- This school
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- Queens Metropo 1,068
Queens Metropolitan High School
1,068 students
What this shows Hillcrest High School reports 2,298 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,298 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,298
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Asian 25.8%
African American 24.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
White 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Hillcrest High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hillcrest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Queens Metropolitan High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~2,298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High School
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has 2,298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,381 (2022-23) → 2,333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest High School?
77.7% of students at Hillcrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hillcrest High School rank among high schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High School ranks #4 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Hillcrest High School, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students), and Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey (1,611 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.