Hillcrest High School

17401 Pulaski Rd
Country Club Hills, IL 60478

1,100 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,100

Total Students

75.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillcrest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	106
Black	963
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Black
963 (87.5%)
Hispanic
106 (9.6%)
Two or More
21 (1.9%)
White
4 (0.4%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bremen CHSD 228
Phone:	(708)799-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 234

Grade 10 238

Grade 11 302

Grade 12 326