Very Good
#300 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 30% in state
Hillcrest High
High School · Canyons District · Midvale, UT
A Canyons District high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
7350 S 900 E, Midvale, UT 84047
- Math 27% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hillcrest High score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillcrest High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,120
Median home value
$404,200
Median rent
$1,482/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84047; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| La Europa AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| La Europa AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Academy for Math Engineering & ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #26 of 45
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hillcrest High is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High is a public high school in Midvale, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 2,367 students in grades 8th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest High
What grades does Hillcrest High serve?
Hillcrest High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has an enrollment of approximately 2,367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillcrest High rank in UT?
Hillcrest High ranks #300 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Hillcrest High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hillcrest High a charter school?
No, Hillcrest High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillcrest High a Title I school?
No, Hillcrest High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest High?
39.4% of students at Hillcrest High 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (801) 826-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84047)
- 36,573
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- 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 84047; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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