Hillcrest School

Hillcrest School is a public alternative high school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, that serves students in grades 9–12 in the Kenosha Unified School District. The school wants to keep its student body small, with fewer than 300 students and a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1. This lets teachers give each student more attention and help them with their schoolwork. Hillcrest School is all about personalized learning, helping students get back on track with their credits, and using different teaching methods to help students with different learning needs. The programs focus on improving academic skills, learning about social and emotional issues, and finding ways to graduate. Students can also take the SAT and ACT as part of their postsecondary planning. The student body is very diverse, with about 76% of students being from a minority group and about 79% of students being from a low-income family. Funding per student is the same as district levels. Hillcrest School is one of the best alternative schools in the area. It is located in a supportive community and offers focused academic support and a bright future for its students.

In 2026, Hillcrest School will add a new wing for vocational training. There will be special classrooms for cooking and gardening classes. The school is starting a personalized technology program that gives students new mobile learning devices to help them reach their adaptive curriculum goals. A new community garden project that serves as a living classroom for hands-on biological and nutritional education is another improvement.

Q1. Is there help for college entrance tests?

Ans. Hillcrest School provides personalized help for students to get ready for and take the ACT and SAT tests.

Q2. What is the main goal of the curriculum?

Ans. The school is a safe, different place where students can work on getting their credits back and making their own graduation plans.

Q3. What does the school do to help students grow as people?

Ans. Mentorship programs are a key part of helping students in school gain confidence and learn how to talk to people.

Q4. Are there different ways to learn?

Ans. School students benefit from a personalized pace of learning that fits their needs and schedules.

Q5. How is career readiness included?

Ans. Vocational workshops and career counseling help students in school find and follow good paths in the local job market.