Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a regular public high school located in Ocala, Florida, serving students from sixth through twelfth grade. With an enrollment of just 161 students and a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1, Hillcrest offers personalized attention to its students. The school has 28 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to their academic and personal growth.

Hillcrest's MySchoolScout rating is 2.6 out of 10, placing it in the 7th percentile among Florida schools with a state ranking of #3554 out of 3816. The school has an Academic Score of 1.0/10, and test performance shows that only 5% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 4% are proficient or above in Math. Despite these challenges, Hillcrest is focused on fostering a supportive environment where each student can develop their skills and potential.

Located in the heart of Ocala's small city setting, Hillcrest benefits from being part of a close-knit community that values education and supports its young learners.

With an enrollment of 161 students, Hillcrest 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 5.8:1, Hillcrest 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.