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Hillcrest High School

Public | 9-12 | 1297 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 24, 2012

My son has been a student at Hillcrest and he loves the school, as do I. Such friendly teachers and staff who really care about the students, as well as a safe and fun environment with plenty of activities for all types of kids. This has truly been the best and most enjoyable school my son has ever attended, and we're both sad to leave, but he's now graduating! Thanks to everyone at Hillcrest for the wonderful memories you've created for the class of 2012! :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

I am a student at Hillcrest and i love it. The extracurricular activities are amazing, especially the debate team. They have become my family and have taught me so much not just about debate, about life in general. If your kids are attending you should talk to them about it, because Mrs walker is one of the best teachers in the whole district in my opinion. she has become one of the most influential people in my life along with my parents. Mrs walker is one of the only reasons i like school. If she retires during the next few years i will cherish the time i have spent with her the most. I LOVE YOU Mrs. Walker
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 1, 2004

I have three boys at Hillcrest. I wouldn't send them anywhere else. The classes are challenging, the teachers are good and the school is safe.
—Submitted by Brad Smith, a parent


Posted June 1, 2004

I am very pleased so far with Hillcrest High School. One of the best things is their A/B schedule which gives students more time in class, more time to complete assignments and fewer subjects each day. I believe it allows for much more in-depth coverage of subjects. You can really tell that the staff is committed to their students with every teacher having time before each day to meet privately with students. My son is entering his Junior year in the fall has flourished after transferring in halfway through his Freshman year. My daughter, who will be a Freshman in the fall was allowed to register for a Sophomore Honors Biology class - where many schools would have told her that she couldn't, Hillcrest is allowing her to challenge herself. I guess that's the best compliment I can pay them: that they allow their students to challenge themselves and excel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2003

I attended Hillcrest in 95/96 as an exchange student from Germany. I really enjoyed my stay and found out that I was much better helped and assisted at Hillcrest than exchange students at other schools. That way I want to thank Hillcrest High and in paricular Mr. Wait and Mrs. Hatch for my woderfull Junior year!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 27, 2003

I think that Hillcrest is ahead of it's times, I attended Hillcrest in 2001 and honestly didnt think much of it. Since then I have joined the army and I am currently in Iraq. Since my time in service I have had a chance to travel and see other schools including a career day with recruiters after seeing them I realized what a reat school Hillcrest was. I often catch myself day dreaming of playing football for Hillcrest and missing the dabate team with mrss. Walker. Hillcrest is an outstandin school I will never forget the teachers that left such an impresionable mark on even if they thouht they didnt.


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 63% in 2011.

357 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

359 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.

359 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 73% in 2011.

326 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

325 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

326 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

325 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students74%
Female79%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Title In/a
Special education13%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students74%
Female71%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Title In/a
Special education4%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Title In/a
Special education22%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Title In/a
Special education8%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female76%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Title In/a
Special education15%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Title In/a
Special education29%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female77%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Title In/a
Special education23%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 81%
Hispanic 8% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2800 Owen St
Ammon, ID 83406
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Phone: (208) 525-4429

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