Hillcrest High School

tn.greendot.org/hillcrest

Charter School 435 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillcrest High School, located on Graceland Drive in Memphis, Tennessee, operates as part of the Green Dot Public Schools network. As a transformation school, Hillcrest is dedicated to providing high-quality, college-preparatory education to students in the Memphis community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment, emphasizing personalized learning, strong student-teacher relationships, and the development of essential skills required for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hillcrest High School places a significant emphasis on school culture and community engagement. By integrating restorative practices and a commitment to closing the opportunity gap, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to reach their full potential. Through its affiliation with Green Dot, Hillcrest utilizes data-driven instruction and targeted interventions to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, is prepared for the challenges of college and beyond.

435

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest High School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	17
Black	414
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
414 (95.2 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Achievement School District
Phone:	(901)730-4098
Website:	http://tn.greendot.org/hillcrest
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 138

Grade 10 137

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillcrest High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	138
Grade 10	137
Grade 11	89
Grade 12	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillcrest High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	50.1%
Male	217	49.9%

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