Below Average
#3290 of 3,813 schools in IL
Hillcrest High School
High School · Bremen CHSD 228
17401 Pulaski Rd, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Enrollment
1,191
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,191
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
4.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#3,290 of 3,813
In Country Club Hills
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
Bremen CHSD 228
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Hillcrest High School
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About Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest High School is a public high school in Country Club Hills, IL, part of Bremen CHSD 228. Hillcrest High School serves approximately 1,191 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Hillcrest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,290 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Hillcrest High School show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 6.1
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Hillcrest High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
64% of students at Hillcrest High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Hillcrest High School — Students at Hillcrest High School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Hillcrest High School Compares
See how Hillcrest High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
17401 Pulaski Rd, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hillcrest High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Flossmoor Hills Elem School (rated 7.9/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Flossmoor), which scores notably higher. Another option is Homewood-Flossmoor High School (rated 7.9/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Flossmoor), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Arbor Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Oak Forest), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Country Club Hills, see our Country Club Hills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mae Jemison School Hazel Crest | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Nob Hill Elem School Country Club Hills | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Chateaux School Hazel Crest | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Highlands Elem School Hazel Crest | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Zenon J Sykuta School Country Club Hills | 0.9 mi | 3.0 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Country Club Hills | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Meadowview School Country Club Hills | 1.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Markham Park Elem School Markham | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Fieldcrest Elem School Oak Forest | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Flossmoor Hills Elem School Flossmoor | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Primary Learning Center Markham | 1.7 mi | — |
| Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy Markham | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Southwood Middle School Country Club Hills | 1.8 mi | 2.9 |
| PHENOMENAL KIDS ACADEMEY INC Markham | 2.0 mi | — |
| Prairie-Hills Junior High School Markham | 1.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Homewood-Flossmoor High School Flossmoor | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Jesse C White Learning Academy Hazel Crest | 2.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Parker Junior High School Flossmoor | 2.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Arbor Park Middle School Oak Forest | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Arbor Elementary School Oak Forest | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60478 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,936
Median Home Value
$180,900
Median Rent
$1,677/mo
Population
16,549
College Educated
27.4%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
32.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
38.6
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cahokia High School Cahokia, IL | 4.4 |
| MARIST HIGH SCHOOL Chicago, IL | 4.5 |
| PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL New Lenox, IL | 4.5 |
| BENET ACADEMY Lisle, IL | 4.3 |
| Goode STEM Academy HS Chicago, IL | 4.6 |
| MacArthur High School Decatur, IL | 4.7 |
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 1,191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 14.9:1. 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 IL?
Hillcrest High School ranks #3,290 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hillcrest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.3%
- Phone
- (708) 799-7000
Resources & Links
District
Bremen CHSD 228- District Enrollment
- 5,066
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,224
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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