At a glance
Reported students
2,298
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
163.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
581.5
Hillcrest High School: 2,298 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Jamaica. It is one of 50 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #28. NCES reports 2,298 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (38.8%) and Asian (25.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hillcrest High School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 163.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic38.8%
- Black24.5%
- Asian25.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #28
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,146 reported students
Forest Hills High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,394 reported students
Queens Metropolitan High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,068 reported students
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
High · Grades 06–12
837 reported students
Queens Collegiate - a College Board School
High · Grades 06–12
711 reported students
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
679 reported students
Public schools near Hillcrest High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women's Leadership School-Queens High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–12 | 544 | 0.1 mi |
| Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 09–12 | 187 | 0.2 mi |
| New Dawn Charter High School II High · Charter · New Dawn Charter High School II | 09–12 | 375 | 0.3 mi |
| Queens Collegiate - a College Board School High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–12 | 711 | 0.4 mi |
| Hillside Arts & Letters Academy High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 09–12 | 414 | 0.4 mi |
| High School for Community Leadership High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 09–12 | 497 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High School
What grades does Hillcrest High School serve?
Hillcrest High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #28.
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School reported 2,298 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 2,298 students and 163.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillcrest High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillcrest High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #28 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillcrest High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hillcrest High School in?
Hillcrest High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28, based in Jamaica, NY, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillcrest High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Young Women's Leadership School-Queens (0.1 mi), Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity (0.2 mi), New Dawn Charter High School II (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.