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Hillcrest High School

160-05 HIGHLAND AVE, JAMAICA, NY, 11432

Ranked 1462 of 1986 in New York

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Hillcrest High School

160-05 HIGHLAND AVE, JAMAICA, NY, 11432

Ranked 1462 of 1986 in New York

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About Hillcrest High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 70% in Reading.
155
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2333
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.23%
Asian 25.85%
Hispanic 39.43%
Black 25.46%
Two+ Races 0.47%
Native Am. 5.02%
White
2.23%
Asian
25.85%
Hispanic
39.43%
Black
25.46%
Two+ Races
0.47%
Native Am.
5.02%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2333
51.52%
1202 Female
48.39%
1129 Male

Student Population

2333 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

214 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hillcrest High School Contact Information

Address

160-05 HIGHLAND AVE, JAMAICA, NY, 11432

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Phone

(718) 658-5407

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TOP 1462 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM to 8:33 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Hillcrest High School has added new electives in digital media and business innovation to its academic options. Other SAT prep programs have been introduced to bolster college readiness. The students presented projects at a school-wide exhibition showcasing their creativity and technical skills.

FAQ

Q1. Does Hillcrest High School provide Advanced Placement (AP) classes or college-level classes?

Ans. Yes, the school has Advanced Placement and other college-level classes to help prepare students for college.

Q2. Are there performing arts opportunities for students?

Ans. Students can participate in music, theater and dance programs as part of classes and extra-curricular activities.

Q3. What kind of sports programs are available at the school?

Ans. Students at Hillcrest High School have opportunities to participate in various athletic programs that include team sports and fitness activities.

Q4. Does the school offer career and technical education programs?

Ans. Yes, the school has career-oriented courses that provide students practical skills for future job prospects.

Q5. Are there after school programs for students?

Ans. The school offers after-school programs, including tutoring, clubs, and enrichment activities, to support student development.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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