C+
Average
63/100

Hillcrest High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 160-05 HIGHLAND AVE, Jamaica, NY 11432
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 93% · Math 90% proficient · 60th percentile in New York
Graduation
C+
78% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
2,333
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%60/100reading 62nd percentile, math 57th percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%40/10078% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 86% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency93% (+37 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency90% (+33 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate78% (−6 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White90%90%reading +7 pts, math +7 pts43rd percentile (list)
Black92%92%reading +14 pts, math +20 pts81st percentile (list)
Hispanic87%87%reading +8 pts, math +12 pts51st percentile (list)
Asian98%92%reading +6 pts, math +0 pts59th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native90%90%reading +13 pts, math +12 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income93%90%reading +17 pts, math +17 pts72nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 160-05 HIGHLAND AVE
City Jamaica
ZIP Code 11432
District 3600100
NCES School ID 360010001965
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11432

Understanding the community around Hillcrest High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,001
Per Capita Income $33,285
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%
High School or Higher 81.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $781,100
Median Rent $1,768
Owner-Occupied 40.2%
Renter-Occupied 59.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hillcrest High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 39.4%
Black 25.5%
Asian 25.9%
American Indian 5.0%
White 2.2%
Two or More Races 0.5%
Pacific Islander 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,333
Teachers (FTE) 154.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has 2,333 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Hillcrest High School serve?
Hillcrest High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hillcrest High School receive per student?
Hillcrest High School receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hillcrest High School in 11432 ▼
Avg Home Value
$898,273
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,694
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
59.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026