Hillcrest High School is a public high school, located in Memphis, Tennessee and is served by the Green Dot Public Schools system. The school has an enrollment of 525 students. The vast majority of students are African American.
Serving 476 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest High School's student population of 476 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Hillcrest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillcrest High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1702 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
93%
20%
White
1%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest High School's ranking?
Hillcrest High School is ranked #1702 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillcrest High School?
The graduation rate of Hillcrest High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
476 students attend Hillcrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hillcrest High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hillcrest High School offer ?
Hillcrest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest High School part of?
Hillcrest High School is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillcrest High School located?
Hillcrest High School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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