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#1248 of 1,356 schools in AL
Hillcrest High School
High School · Tuscaloosa County · Tuscaloosa, AL
A Tuscaloosa County high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Patriot Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillcrest High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tuscaloosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,371
Median home value
$224,900
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Brookwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,094 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tuscaloosa County
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #32 of 35
- District spending per student
- $11,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest High School is listed in Tuscaloosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest High School is a public high school in Tuscaloosa, AL, part of Tuscaloosa County, serving approximately 1,422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest High School
What grades does Hillcrest High School serve?
Hillcrest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest High School rank in AL?
Hillcrest High School ranks #1,248 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Hillcrest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hillcrest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hillcrest High School a charter school?
No, Hillcrest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest High School a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest High School?
64.1% of students at Hillcrest High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (205) 342-2800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35405)
- 48,564
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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