HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Hillcrest High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bremen CHSD 228 school district, located in Country Club Hill, IL with about 1,183 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 73 teachers, Hillcrest High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hillcrest High School, located in Country Club Hills, Illinois, is a public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of Bremen Community High School District 228. The school is known for its commitment to providing a diverse and comprehensive academic experience, offering a range of college preparatory courses, honors programs, and vocational training options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond its core academics, Hillcrest High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts, and student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the Country Club Hills community, focusing on fostering an inclusive environment that supports student growth, character development, and academic achievement. By utilizing modern educational resources and prioritizing a supportive faculty-student dynamic, Hillcrest aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking and life skills necessary for success in their post-secondary endeavors.
For more information, contact Hillcrest High School at (708) 799-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Country Club Hill, IL 60478-4600
(708) 799-7000
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Country Club Hill, IL with about 1,183 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bremen CHSD 228
- Total Students:
- 1,183
- Teachers:
- 73.33
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,183 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 90.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- White
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.8%
- Male
- 46.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.