HILLCREST H S

www.dallasisd.org/hillcrest

1,610 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillcrest High School, located in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). With a rich history dating back to 1939, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. It serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to performing arts and specialized clubs.

The school is particularly recognized for its academic rigor and its commitment to preparing students for higher education and post-secondary success. Hillcrest emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, encouraging students to participate in leadership opportunities and community engagement. As part of the DISD system, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives while maintaining its own unique identity and tradition of excellence, making it a focal point for the families residing in the North Dallas area.

1,610

Total Students

106.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLCREST H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	1,107
Black	270
Asian	33
Two or More	20
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,107 (68.8 %)
Black
270 (16.8 %)
White
172 (10.7 %)
Asian
33 (2.0 %)
Two or More
20 (1.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)502-6800
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/hillcrest
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 463

Grade 10 439

Grade 11 373

Grade 12 335