Hillcrest High School
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades 9-12
663rd of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
Hillcrest High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest High School 663rd of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 42% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2022 to 42th in 2025 — improving.
Hillcrest High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Hillcrest High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,333 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.3% | 39.4% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| Asian | 36.9% | 25.8% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 32.2% | 25.5% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 5.0% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 3.2% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest High School
Typical home value $882K in zip 11432 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Hillcrest High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Young Women's Leadership School-QueensNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.1 mi away784th of 1,137
ELA 52% · Math 46% - 4Queens Satellite High School for OpportunityNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.2 mi away765th of 1,137
ELA 49% - 2New Dawn Charter High School IINew Dawn Charter High School II · 0.3 mi away · charter950th of 1,137
ELA 46% · Math 32% - 5Queens Collegiate - A College Board SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away598th of 1,137
ELA 59% · Math 55% - 5Hillside Arts & Letters AcademyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away660th of 1,137
ELA 67% · Math 41% - 10High School for Community LeadershipNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away91st of 1,137
ELA 96% · Math 79% - 7Jamaica Gateway to the SciencesNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.4 mi away451st of 1,137
ELA 85% · Math 45% - 7Thomas A Edison Career and Technical Education High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.5 mi away454th of 1,137
ELA 84% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest High School in?
Hillcrest High School is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is Hillcrest High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest High School 663rd of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest High School?
Hispanic 39%, Asian 26%, Black 26%, American Indian 5% (2,333 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11432 is $882K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.