- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midvale, UT
Hillcrest High
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490014200305
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Midvale · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Utah
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest High has class sizes larger than 82% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Midvale, UT.
School address
District: Canyons District · Utah
NCES ID 490014200305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Hillcrest High held near 2,367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+71 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 100.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+71 students YoY 490014200305 · Midvale, UT Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,421 enr · 25.2:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Hillcrest High held near 2,367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+71 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 100.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- This school
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- Draper Park Mi
Draper Park Middle
1,411 students
What this shows Hillcrest High reports 2,421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest High compares
Hillcrest High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▲ 15% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,421 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,421
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Utah - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Hillcrest High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Draper Park Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~2,421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High
How many students attend Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has 2,421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midvale, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,296 (2022-23) → 2,367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+71).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High is 25.2:1, which is 18% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest High?
32.3% of students at Hillcrest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest High?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest High is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Midvale, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 rank among public schools in Midvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Midvale, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Midvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Hillcrest High, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Alta High (2,278 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.