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Hillcrest at Youth Services Center
High School · San Mateo County Office of Education
101 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City, CA 94065
Enrollment
8
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
8
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Hillcrest at Youth Services Center
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center is a public high school in Redwood City, CA, part of the San Mateo County Office of Education. The school serves approximately 8 students in grades 5th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Students demonstrate 10% proficiency in math and 3% in reading/language arts, 48 points below the state average.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $213,361, where 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 8 students, Hillcrest at Youth Services Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4:1, Hillcrest at Youth Services Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 8 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Address
- 101 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City, CA 94065
- Website
- smcoe.org
- Phone
- (650) 312-5323
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 4 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Performance Trends
Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 10% (2019) to 0% (2024).
Location
101 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City, CA 94065
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hillcrest at Youth Services Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Aragon High (rated 8.5/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby San Mateo). Another option is FUSION ACADEMY - SAN MATEO (rated 7.2/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby San Mateo). Additionally, Hillsdale High (rated 7.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby San Mateo). For more schools in Redwood City, see our Redwood City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret J. Kemp Redwood City | 0.2 mi | — |
| Gateway Center San Mateo | 0.2 mi | — |
| Moonshot Academy San Mateo | 1.0 mi | — |
| Fox Elementary Belmont | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Highlands Elementary San Mateo | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| ODYSSEY SCHOOL San Mateo | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Ralston Intermediate Belmont | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School-Middle School Campus Belmont | 1.5 mi | — |
| Cipriani Elementary Belmont | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Hillsdale High San Mateo | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
| SERENDIPITY SCHOOL Belmont | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Serendipity School Belmont | 1.8 mi | — |
| Abbott Middle San Mateo | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Meadow Heights Elementary San Mateo | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Fusion Academy San Mateo San Mateo | 2.3 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY - SAN MATEO San Mateo | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| The Carey School San Mateo | 2.4 mi | — |
| THE CAREY SCHOOL San Mateo | 2.4 mi | 8.7 |
| LA PETITE MONTESSORI SCHOOL LLC Hillsborough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Aragon High San Mateo | 2.6 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94065 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$213,361
Median Home Value
$1,847,000
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
11,620
College Educated
81%
Homeownership
65.8%
Avg Commute
27.8 min
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Median Age
42.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Hillcrest at Youth Services Center has a median household income of $213,361. It is a well-educated community where 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,847,000, with a median rent of $3,501/month. The local poverty rate of 3.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hillcrest at Youth Services Center
What grades does Hillcrest at Youth Services Center serve?
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest at Youth Services Center?
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center has an enrollment of approximately 8 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest at Youth Services Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest at Youth Services Center is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Hillcrest at Youth Services Center?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Hillcrest at Youth Services Center has 10.0% math proficiency and 3.3% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Hillcrest at Youth Services Center a charter school?
No, Hillcrest at Youth Services Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest at Youth Services Center a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest at Youth Services Center is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,120/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Redwood City). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 8
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 312-5323
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
San Mateo County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 77
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $844,874
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