- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Memphis, TN
Hillcrest High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470014702466Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #29 of 35
- high schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 476
- students enrolled
Hillcrest High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High School ranks #29 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Achievement School District · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014702466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hillcrest High School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 470014702466 · Memphis, TN High · SMALL · CHARTER
476 enr · 19.8:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Journey Hanley School (657 students)
Hillcrest High School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Journey Hanley
Journey Hanley School
657 students
- Journey Colema
Journey Coleman School
631 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School
537 students
- Wooddale Middl
Wooddale Middle School
534 students
- This school
Hillcrest High School
476 students
- Kirby Middle S
Kirby Middle School
402 students
What this shows Hillcrest High School reports 476 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 1.3%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Hillcrest High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Achievement School District reports $13,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Hanley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Journey Coleman School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Preparatory High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wooddale Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirby Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Memphis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
White Station High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Southwind High
Standard public school
1,675 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehaven High
Standard public school
1,509 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Overton High
Standard public school
1,417 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury High
Standard public school
1,383 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Central High
Standard public school
1,331 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High School
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 19.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest High School is African American at 93.1% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High School ranks #29 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Achievement School District?
Besides Hillcrest High School, Achievement School District also operates Journey Hanley School (657 students), Journey Coleman School (631 students), and Martin Luther King Preparatory High School (537 students). See the Achievement School District district page for the complete list.