HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
Hillcrest High is a public high school that is part of the Greenville 01 school district, located in Simpsonville, SC with about 2,162 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 110 teachers, Hillcrest High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Simpsonville, South Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Greenville County School District. Situated on South Industrial Drive, the school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive high school curriculum that emphasizes college and career readiness. It is well-regarded for its robust academic programming, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a strong sense of school spirit that reflects the growing suburban identity of the Simpsonville area.
Beyond its standard coursework, Hillcrest High is known for its active athletic programs and student organizations, which play a significant role in the school’s culture. The campus serves a broad student body, focusing on fostering an environment of academic achievement while preparing students for success in post-secondary education and the workforce. As a fixture of the local district, the school continues to adapt to the needs of its community by prioritizing both traditional educational standards and modern extracurricular engagement.
For more information, contact Hillcrest High at (864) 355-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3500
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Simpsonville, SC with about 2,162 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greenville 01
- Total Students:
- 2,162
- Teachers:
- 110
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 2,162 students
- White
- 61.0%
- Black or African American
- 24.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.